To the Editor, COVID-19 cases were trending down recently, so my spouse and I felt comfortable planning a short getaway to attend a continuing education conference in Omaha, Neb. after 18 months of cocooning close to home.  As baseball fans, we augmented this modest vacation with a trip to Kansas City, Mo. to watch the Royals… Read More

I may not remember the name of my junior high home economics teacher from Windom High School, but I am pretty sure she will remember mine.  At one point during my year in home economics, I didn’t know there was a difference between salt and sugar when cooking—I mean both are white right? When someone had… Read More

To write about this is probably a combination of old-age retrospection with an added dash of conceit that anyone is interested in the things I did as a young boy on a farm, but then, maybe some of you haven’t participated in a real cattle drive. Each spring, we would have to drive a herd of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor When asking people what does Looney Days represent to them, the answers may be an opportunity to showcase the natural resources and thriving downtown of the Vergas community, or a chance to enjoy activities with family and friends.   The event, which takes about 50 volunteers to make happen, brings in thousands… Read More

ESport gaming league discussed for local youth By Barbie Porter Editor From St. Cloud, Minn., to the Canadian border, there is only one autistic learning center on the Minnesota map, and it is located in Perham. Serving a 60-mile radius around the industrial and commercial hub, Empowering Kids Perham, in ways, had a tragic start. Kim Nelson… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Fire and Rescue Department held a training with Sanford’s AirMED helicopter unit recently. Rescue member Kris Thon explained an instructor from the helicopter unit came to their fire hall and rescue garage to provide classroom instruction before they were allowed to put their newly gained knowledge to use. She noted they focused… Read More

Longevity of program depends on district parents By Barbie Porter Editor The free meal opportunity with the Frazee-Vergas School District is wrapping up another year of the successful program.  Each Monday through Thursday, Food Services Manager Cheryl Neyens greets and serves residents, daycares and those attending summer school and latch key programs. On average there are between 165 and… Read More

Party begins Friday, ends with Sunday in Vergas By Barbie Porter Editor Looney Days returns in 2021 with jam packed three days of fun for all ages.  Thursday, Aug. 12 kicks off festivities with live music from 5-7 p.m. at Otter Coffee and Ice Cream. Friday, Aug. 13 the Lions Looney Egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Clues as… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board Budget and Facility Committee discussed selling a lot that is unused by the district to Minnesota Department of Transportation for the 2022 State Highway 87 road project. Frazee-Vergas school superintendent Terry Karger said one lot could  be sold outright and has a valuation of $41,000. The other plot would… Read More

Twin Spruce Farm hosts Breakfast on the Farm Aug. 14 The Twin Spruce Farm will host this year’s East Otter Tail Breakfast on the Farm on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. The farm is located at 48285 County Highway 51, Perham (follow the signs).    Arnie and Kris Gruenes and their seven… Read More