Otter Tail County celebrated the completion of its new Perham Highway Garage during an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The facility represents a significant investment in infrastructure and the collaborative planning between county leadership, contractors, and highway department staff. “My dad, as a former county commissioner in the 60s, was asked for a new garage… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Grace Hamm captured first place at the Dennis Kaatz Memorial tournament at the Wadena-Deer Creek in rather convincing fashion on Saturday. The freshman secured a major decision in the opening round of the tournament, before securing a pin over Addison Hillukka of Wadena-Deer Creek at 2:27 and over eventual runner up Molly Ferguson… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Despite cold temperatures and a bit of a breeze, the streets of Frazee were lined on Saturday night for the annual Snow Plow Parade that was held in conjunction with the Merry Frazee Christmas festivities. Among the parade entries was Santa and Mrs.  Claus (above), as well as a number of snow… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Bayleigh Lautenschlager, owner of True Blue Flower Company, discusses holiday wreath decor at Refine Homes during Saturday’s Small Town Christmas celebration in Vergas. Below: Horse-drawn carriage rides are a staple of nearly every celebration in Vergas, including Small Town Christmas.

Water user fee decision finalized By Robert Williams Editor Liquor Store Manager Amanda Young reported on her attendance at the Regional Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association (MMBA) meeting where overall sales were discussed. Most liquor stores are down 1-2 percent for the year, Young stated. However, year to date sales at Third Crossing are actually up. Highlights for November:  •… Read More

Free painting classes to be offered during run at Corner Collective By Robert Williams Editor Sharon Trieglaff Jons is an artist of many mediums and most of those will be on display and for sale at CornerStone during the month of December. Through her business “Just Bliss” and with the help of a Lakes Region Arts Council… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) is taking a serious look at the front four lots of the Red Willow Heights subdivision. The front lots are zoned single, two-family residential according to City Administrator Stephanie Poegel. The EDA desires apartment buildings and will have to rezone the property to pursue that plan. The… Read More

Fifteen Frazee High School MVP (My Voice is Powerful) youth group members attended the Youth Leadership Academy at Fort Snelling on Friday, Nov. 14. With the theme “Lead with a Purpose,” they engaged in an exhibit by award-winning international photographer, John Nolter, that is a part of his series called “A Piece of My Mind.”  The… Read More

By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council was informed during its Tuesday, Nov. 18, regular monthly meeting that the Wolf Lake Fire Department (WLFD) has responded to 58 calls for the year so far, which is 39 percent more than the department’s 10-year average, reported Wolf Lake Fire Chief Brock Anderson.  ¶  Chief Anderson… Read More

Essentia, a national leader in value-based care, underscored the importance of strengthening rural health care ahead of awareness day on Nov. 20 In the lead-up to National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, Essentia Health highlighted its commitment to strengthening rural health care. Essentia has shared stories and highlighted innovative programs designed to keep care close to… Read More