Platform aims to build on and create new positives in town By Robert Williams Editor This summer’s Miss Frazee pageant and acquiring the crown of Miss Frazee was perfect timing for Frazee-Vergas 2023 High School graduate Madison Olson. She previously ran in 2022, the year Marcella George was crowned, and at the time, that seemed like the last of crowns… Read More

Power outages, downed trees around the region By Robert Williams Editor Blue Valley Campground on Eagle Lake was one of the most noticeable areas that received damage immediately following a fast-moving storm that included straight line winds approaching 60-70 miles per hour on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 31. Two campers sustained damage at the campground but… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Turkey Days parade was held on Sunday, July 28 in downtown Frazee. Award winners from the parade include: Best Use of Theme- First place: FHS Class of ‘80-’81-’82 – “The 80’s was gooder” (right), second place: Anderson Bus & Coach; Most Unique- Stauffenecker Farms; Judge’s Choice- First place: Creating Community… Read More

Perham-based business to complete wastewater improvements By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Commissioners voted unanimously to support bonding for wastewater improvement projects by Bongards Creamery in Perham at the most recent meeting of the board on Tuesday, July 23. The county approved the resolution for a request from Bongards Creamery for an issuance of a tax exempt conduit revenue… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension Office is hosting Annie’s Project event, a transformative two-day retreat dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and empowering women passionate about agriculture. Organizers are excited to invite long-time, beginner, and future farmers from both urban and rural areas to join us for this inspiring event focused on collaboration, growth, and empowerment…. Read More

The second clue has been released for the 2024 Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Susi Jarvi Charm hunt.  A new clue will be released each week until the charm has been located. Clue 1 Let the 2024 charm hunt begin Read the clue closely in order to win A perfect place to be surrounded by nature’s life A peaceful place with… Read More

The American Hospital Association (AHA) on Wednesday presented Essentia Health with the prestigious AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health. Essentia is one of five recipients across the country to receive this honor in 2024. Essentia was recognized for its Resourceful program. Resourceful was launched in 2021 as a public… Read More

Housing project to include a pair of triplexes By Robert Williams Editor After much collaboration and planning, the North Fields of Dalton senior housing project is becoming a reality. The project is located on the north end of Dalton, just west of County Highway 35 on Court Street. The official groundbreaking was held by the Otter Tail County… Read More

Early season conditions allow for increased late season fishing Effective Friday, Aug. 16, Mille Lacs walleye anglers can harvest up to two walleye through Saturday, Nov. 30. Both fish can be 18-20 inches in length or one can be 18-20 inches and the other must be longer than 28 inches. “With high angler catch rates last fall, we opted for… Read More

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 5 Hunters reviewing the 2024 Minnesota hunting regulations will find season details in most areas of Minnesota similar to what they were last year, including northern areas with lower bag limits intended to increase deer populations. Deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Thursday, Aug. 1. “We’re looking… Read More