4-Corners Lions Club attracts 60+ vendors to annual show in Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Both gymnasiums are already booked and the main hallway is filling up for the 4-Corners Lions Club’s 47th annual Craft and Vendor Show to be held at Frazee Elementary School on Saturday, Oct. 4. Lions Clubs took over the show eight years ago… Read More

By Louis Hoglund  Pelican Rapids Press Plowing snow around winding, narrow lakeshore roads is a delicate township chore—while maneuvering the heaviest and clumsiest of equipment.  Making it even more challenging: Boat trailers, pontoons, vehicles—and even boulders—parked within the township’s jurisdiction. That’s why township officers and road maintenance crews are adamant about keeping stuff off the right-of-way.   Immense boulders appeared… Read More

Contributed photo Ole’s Ride organizers made their annual donation to HIA Hospice. The 2025 ride raised a record $34,500. HIA Hospice responded to the donation with the following social media post: A heartfelt thank you to Ole’s Ride and everyone who participated in making this year another incredible success. Through your hard work, generosity, and… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas City Council gathered Friday, Sept. 26 for a special meeting to address needs of the liquor store, renew a lease agreement and approve a purchase. Two items from the recent liquor store exterior improvement project were not completed: a snow break and gutter system, along with the sign installed on a… Read More

Seven local nonprofits received grants of up to $75,000  West Central Initiative was selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its Community Responsive Fund.   “These dedicated organizations are meeting critical needs while also building long-term strength for our region,” said West Central Initiative Grants Officer… Read More

Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host a series of author visits featuring The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book author Lee Svitak Dean’s latest project, a book called Kitchens of Hope. Bringing readers on a culinary journey around the globe, Kitchens of Hope features recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries and celebrates cuisines… Read More

The City of Vergas will be conducting fire hydrant flushing Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 29–Oct. 1, between 4-11 a.m., each day. This routine maintenance helps ensure water quality and system reliability. Residents may notice temporary water discoloration or reduced pressure during these hours—this is normal and should clear up shortly.  Please plan accordingly and avoid using water… Read More

FFA members applying for their first FFA Jacket With school in full swing, thousands of young people are joining FFA in Minnesota. To support the development of these young people, future leaders for agriculture and their local communities, the Minnesota FFA Foundation is again offering the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program which provides official FFA… Read More

Program supports critical infrastructure and mechanical system updates Minnesota Housing has approved financing for more than $53 million in repairs and updates to 32 public housing buildings statewide. The resulting work will help preserve more than 3,200 apartments across the state, including 22 projects in Greater Minnesota, including Lakeland Apartments in Perham and 10 in… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will present a special evening of live comedy with Rob Fairbanks on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.  This performance is part of the Cultural Center’s 2025 Fall Performing Arts series, offering audiences a night of uplifting, original comedy in a welcoming, community-oriented environment…. Read More