Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program. Learn how to shoot a bow on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Glendalough State Park. For thousands of years, archery has been a popular sport and important life skill. Beginners can learn this valuable skill from trained archery instructors in a safe, supervised setting. No… Read More

The Minnesota Departments of Administration and Transportation announce grant awardees for the State of Minnesota’s Buy Clean EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) Grant Program. The grants will assist in the development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for manufacturers of eligible materials utilized in Minnesota construction, such as concrete and asphalt. The three grantees are the Aggregate and… Read More

By Matthew Johnson Reporter Wolf Lake Mayor Michelle Suhsen reports a “good” turnout for the Wolf Lake “Hustle for the Hall Fundraising Event” held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Suhsen reported, following the event, that 263 people visited the hall, formerly the Wolf Lake Lions Community Hall, Sunday in support of updating… Read More

The Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) has awarded Arvig Answering Solutions two of its top awards in recognition of service excellence in the call answering industry. Arvig Answering Solutions has earned ATSI’s Award of Distinction and—for the 16th consecutive year—the exclusive Award of Excellence.  “Arvig Answering Solutions has some of the most dedicated and talented representatives in… Read More

Otter Tail County License Center staff are urging residents who plan to leave Minnesota for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses or state identification cards now, warning that processing delays of up to three months could leave them without valid ID while away. A surge in applications tied to the May 7, 2025, REAL ID… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum August 4, 2020 Vergas resident Pat Prunty was a modest man. He never sought credit, even though he put in many hours helping his community. And, when he spoke, it was with purpose. Losing a pillar of the community on March 4 due to lung cancer was a dark day for Vergas…. Read More

To improve access to mental health care, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) led a bipartisan effort this session in partnership with county officials and law enforcement groups. Together, they passed legislation investing $55 million to add 50 treatment beds at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, the state’s largest psychiatric hospital. The goal is to… Read More

Balancing training schedules, competition, and challenging coursework is no easy task, but 41 student-athletes from North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) have shown that excellence in both areas is possible. These Wildcats have been named to the 2024–2025 NJCAA All-Academic Teams, proving their dedication to achieving excellence both in the classroom and in their sport…. Read More

Thank you to all the participants who showed up and supported the golf course, in spite of the hot temperatures. The first day of the tournament was Friday and lasted into Sunday, with the heaviest traffic Friday. Each entrant received bling supplies at sign-up. This year, places were awarded based on the percentage of each… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center made a surprise announcement at their Fish House Festival on Friday, July 11. Betsy Roder, the Center’s Executive Director, was presented with a $500,000 check toward a major building renovation project. Making the presentation were Clay Hestdalen from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, along with… Read More