As Memorial Day travel approaches, the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition is once again launching its popular “Click It for Coffee” campaign to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up.  Running from Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 31, the campaign aligns with a nationwide effort to increase seat belt use and prevent traffic-related injuries… Read More

Agenda offers farmers chance to grow connections The future of agriculture is in the hands of Minnesota farmers. That’s why the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) continues hosting the annual Future of Soy Summit, which takes place July 21-23 at Breezy Point Resort.  Shaping soy’s future starts with making valuable connections through conversations with… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Students and staff from Frazee, Detroit Lakes and Lake Park-Audubon High Schools were out in their communities making a real difference on Wednesday, May 6, during the United Way of Becker County’s Day of Caring.  From helping the elderly and disabled with spring cleaning to tackling yard work, these young leaders are… Read More

Starting Monday, May 11, weather permitting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will perform repairs to storm sewer structures on Highway 10 between County Road 54 and Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes. Motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions, and the work is expected to be wrapped up by May 15. Once crews have finished in… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Shane Erickson escorted Madison Boyer (above) and Teagan Schmelz escorted McKenzie Blauert (below) during the Grand March Saturday afternoon at the high school. This year’s prom had a full day’s schedule from Caufield studio photos beginning at 2 p.m., to grand march, a social hour, dinner, the dance, post Prom and breakfast… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Visitors to Wannigan Regional Park will have a new shelter to use on a near future visit as construction on the park’s shelter at the trailhead near the covered bridge began last week. “We’re just so grateful for the people and the groups stepping up to complete the construction of the shelter,” said… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The “Growing Up Vergas” daycare program was brought up during the Otter Tail County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 28, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. Children and Families Unit Supervisor Stephanie Olson discussed the city’s Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP), an initiative of First Children’s Finance and a community engagement… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA)/Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) held its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 29, at Billy’s Corner Bar. Speakers shared community updates and the event provided board members and local business owners an opportunity to share and learn more about initiatives like the Growing Up Vergas Project and the Business… Read More

By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota The Minnesota Senate approved $150 million on April 29 to stabilize Hennepin County Medical Center amid warnings the Minneapolis hospital could close without financial aid from the state. HCMC treats critical injuries and offers specialized care that many hospitals in Minnesota are unable to provide. But the hospital estimates a $1.7 billion… Read More

By Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota Concerned about the effects of social media on children, some Minnesota lawmakers want to enact new restrictions they say would protect kids under age 16.  At an April 28 meeting of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, Sen. Michael Kreun, R-Blaine, said most social media platforms require a minimum user age… Read More