Bachleitner qualifies for nationals By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee-Vergas High School speech and debate team began last year with three students and head coach Katie Hoekstra. This year, the team tripled in size, as did their number of state entrants. “I was in it last year and it kind of started out as hey, is anybody… Read More

Surcharge to replace money EV owners would pay in gas taxes Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota The price of driving electric vehicles in Minnesota may well increase as lawmakers look to wrap up work on a transportation funding plan.  The House transportation budget bill raises a yearly surcharge paid by electric vehicle owners from $75 to $200…. Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Frazee Police Chief Tyler Trieglaff and the Frazee Police department held a Bike Rodeo for area kids Saturday, May 3, at City Hall. Bike Rodeos teach children bicycle safety and riding skills in a fun, engaging environment. The event combines hands-on activities with educational lessons to promote safe cycling habits. 

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House and Senate have voted to respond to the avian influenza epidemic, but they still have to agree on the scope of the effort. The House included more than $3 million in funding for bird flu prevention in its budget bill, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 130-3 on… Read More

Yvette Higgins  Report for Minnesota A $4 billion higher education budget bill passed by the Minnesota House cuts funding for a program that supports student-parents.  The Student-Parent Support Initiative (SPSI), passed in the 2023 legislative session, gives money to programs that help students with children succeed in higher education through one-on-one support, emergency grants for unexpected medical… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams More than 20 tractors lined up in the Frazee-Vergas High School parking lot and the kids operating those tractors braved temperatures in the 30s and windy conditions while driving their tractors to school during the annual event Friday, May 2.

Minnesota Responds calls on community members to step up and make a difference by volunteering with their local public health agency’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Join a network of volunteers who support public health during emergencies. Individuals can make a difference in a health emergency. Join the MRC open house on May 21. What is  Minnesota… Read More

Event to be hosted on May 10 in Vergas “Bring on Spring”will be held in Vergas, Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Vergas Event Center. The free event is for the whole family. It features May Pole Dancing, Mega Bubbles, Twisted Balloons, Flower Crowns, Dirt Cup Snacks, a Story Teller,… Read More

During Child Foster Care Month, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. With the number of children needing safe, stable homes increasing, there is a need for caring foster families. “Otter Tail County prioritizes placing children with relatives whenever possible; family restoration is our ultimate goal,” said Stephanie Olson, Human… Read More

County DWI Court was established in 2008 Each day, Otter Tail County’s Justice and Safety teams engage with individuals affected by substance use and mental health disorders—challenges that often underlie criminal behavior. Many individuals cycle in and out of the justice system without effective intervention. Otter Tail County Treatment Courts break that cycle through accountability,… Read More