Otter Tail County has welcomed Liz Mickelson as Deputy Administrator of the Finance, Property and License Management Services Team, as County Administrator Nicole Hansen introduced her to the County Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting. Kris Vipond administered the oath of office to Mickelson as County Auditor-Treasurer, as required by Minnesota statute. Mickelson brings 10 years of… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum January 12, 2021 The CornerStone youth community center hired Tracy Neuffer as its executive director. The Detroit Lakes resident was raised in Mahnomen and is excited to be part of the community-driven project. “The people I have met in Frazee so far have been unbelievably kind and friendly,” she said…. Read More

January in Minnesota may feel like a gardening lull, but it’s actually prime time for one important task: dormant pruning. When trees and shrubs are bare, it’s easier to see their structure and make clean cuts that promote health and productivity. But before you grab the pruners, here’s what you need to know about what… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Last weekend, former Hornet Nathan Bellefeuille, Class of 2009, was in Perham to lead his Legacy Christian Academy Lions against the Hawley Nuggets during the annual Breakdown Crossover Classic.  Bellefeuille has been the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach at Legacy Christian Academy since 2018.  The Lions defeated Hawley 86-82… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners appointed Mike Moe to the airport commission to fulfill the term of departing Mark Green until September of 2026. Moe joins a group made up of five volunteers including: Mark Hagen, Ross Gonitzke, John Okeson and Dave Sherbrooke.  ¶  The airport commission is a joint… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Fair executive committee of Travis Schauer, Casey Christensen and Karla Lindquist reported on the fair to the Becker County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 12, including a number of hurdles that were overcome to pull off this year’s event. “There was a lot of stress going into the… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Both principals updated the continuous improvement plan (CIP) at both schools during the December school board meeting. The CIP supports operational excellence through transparent communication and data-driven monitoring of student academic performance. The quarterly and semester targets allow for timely intervention, progress tracking, and shared accountability among instructional and operations teams…. Read More

Final ride marked the end a 20-year tradition this holiday season By Matthew Johnson Reporter The end of an era was marked by the Santa Truck’s last stops in Menahga on Christmas Eve Wednesday, Dec. 24, capping off a long string of happy memories from the many community stops it’s made over the last two… Read More

Family-owned resort is located south of Vergas By Greta Hentges West Central Initiative East Silent Lake Resort in Otter Tail County has been welcoming families to the water for more than a century. Founded in 1915, the resort has long been part of Minnesota’s classic lakes culture. For Andy Leonard and his family, it is… Read More

A Frazee man is facing second and fifth-degree assault charges after threatening two people with a knife during an argument that began with a cat bite on New Year’s Day. Frazee Police responded to a disturbance call at the 500 block of Balsam Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 1. Both victims told officers Damon threatened to… Read More