By Robert Williams Editor Chairman Wayne Johnson addressed numerous messages he has received regarding Governor Tim Walz’s budget as a specific line item of the agenda at the Otter Tail Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28. “I’ve had a number of phone calls, people concerned about the proposed Governor’s budget,” Johnson said. “There is a proposal… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee-Vergas Forum received third place in the category of General Reporting during the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The contest honored work that was completed between September 2023 through August 2024. The Forum competes in the division of weekly newspapers with a circulation between 1,001-1,500.  The Citizen’s Advocate in Henning, which… Read More

Senate Dems block with procedural vote On Monday, Jan. 27, Senate Republicans brought a motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) from the legislative body. Senator Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) offered the motion, but it failed on a procedural vote in which every Democrat voted to rule it out of order and protect Mitchell. “Senator Mitchell’s conduct… Read More

Interest in serving locally grown foods at schools and early care centers has never been greater, and the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Education are partnering to offer an exciting statewide series of “Farm to School Roadshow” workshops to help these local connections flourish. The workshops feature in-depth training for vegetable producers… Read More

Frazee one of 460 communities to be honored On January 28, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Frazee to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status. Frazee joins 460 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award… Read More

Race to feature additional seating for 2025 event The Vergas Community Club, in conjunction with the NWDRA, (National Wiener Dog Racing Association,) has announced that Dachshund racing will return to Vergas on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9 a.m., during the village’s annual Looney Days celebration.  This fun family activity is returning to Looney Days again this… Read More

As snow and ice cover roads in Otter Tail County, snowplow drivers are hard at work ensuring safer conditions for travelers. On behalf of the team, the face behind Plowasaurus shares a few safety reminders for drivers who share highways with equipment operators. Slow Down One of the most important aspects of winter driving is slowing… Read More

University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University Extension and the crop consultants that serve on the workshop planning committee are seeking people to attend the 33rd annual Advanced Crop Advisors Workshop, to be held on February 11 and 12 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. Nine continuing education units (CEUs) will be available by… Read More

The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for blood donations. To make an appointment call Mariann at (701) 866-4301 or register online at www.vitalant.org.

On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting a Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, Minn. from 6-9 p.m. The Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake trails will be groomed and lighted for this event. Visitors will be able to ski, snowshoe,… Read More