By Robert Williams Editor Public Health Director Jody Lien announced changes to the Prairie Lakes Community Health Board (CHB) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) at the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Proxy language was found within the agreement that was removed due to legality issues after conferring with Michelle Eldien,… Read More

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a drive-by shooting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at approximately 6:09 p.m. No injuries were reported.  The incident occurred near the intersection of State Highway 34 and County Highway 39, approximately one mile west of Snellman in Shell Lake Township—later identified as the family farm of activist Winona LaDuke…. Read More

Sheriffs advise stay off local lakes Two teenagers, ages 13 and 14, were rescued after falling through the ice on Straight Lake in Osage Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of two juvenile males that had fallen through the ice on Straight Lake at 2:51 p.m. Emergency personnel from the Becker County… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Vergas will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland on Saturday afternoon as the community gears up for its annual Small Town Christmas.  The annual Small Town Christmas celebration will be held in downtown Vergas from 2-5:30 p.m. and feature everything from a Live Nativity to fire pits on Main Street that will provide… Read More

Miss Megan Melander’s Discovery Zone completed a 1,000-hours outside challenge reaching their yearlong goal with six weeks to spare.  As of Monday, Nov. 17, Megan and her 13 very young daycare kids have spent 1,000 hours playing outside. This is a tough goal for most to meet, especially in Minnesota.  Megan is with her daycare kids only… Read More

Residents had the opportunity to connect with county leaders and staff during Otter Tail County’s Community Open House on Nov. 17 at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. The event provided a casual, informative setting for residents to learn about county initiatives, ask questions, and share ideas. County departments highlighted ongoing projects and services. County… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum November 24, 2020 Area residents have the opportunity to purchase a plate of holiday cookies, and in return, the funds will go towards goodwill projects in the area. The sweet opportunity provided by Joanna (Moltzan) Ringsrud and her family members provides two choices, either 80 items for $30 or 40 items for $20…. Read More

Register by Nov. 25 to guarantee meal ticket Are you ready? The 2025 Prairie Grains Conference is primed for two days of dynamic content Dec. 10-11, 2025, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D. To guarantee a meal ticket, registration is required by Nov. 25, 2025. Register here.   A joint program of the Minnesota… Read More

The new era for the Perham Yellowjacket gymnastics will begin with the annual Jackie Mann Invitational at the Hive under a new head coach. Kayla Keil has been named the new Yellowjacket Head Coach replacing Jenna Kupferschmid, who stepped down after the 2024-25 season. Keil was her longtime assistant coach and was a key member of the… Read More

Contributed photo Three Perham Yellowjacket seniors will continue their athletic careers at schools in the prestigious Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference after signing their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 12 at Perham High School. Kaia Anderson will continue her basketball career with Southwest Minnesota State University out of Marshall, Minn. Drew Ellingson will continue his… Read More