Application is used to determine school funding, opportunities for students,  families The Free School Meals for Kids Program brought school breakfast and lunch to students across the state at no cost to the student. While breakfast and lunch remain free for students, with the announcement of the updated income guidelines the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) encourages… Read More

Minnesota continues to be a leader in ensuring healthy starts for families, with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program marking 50 years of serving communities across the state. The WIC program has positively impacted the lives of families in Otter Tail County. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, WIC improves birth outcomes and nutrition… Read More

As the number of battery-powered devices continues to increase, proper disposal is crucial. Lithium-ion batteries are the leading cause of fires at waste and recycling facilities, so it is essential that Otter Tail County residents dispose of batteries correctly to prevent fires and protect staff and infrastructure. Understanding different types of batteries Proper battery disposal can often… Read More

Otter Tail County welcomes Mobile Vet Center services to the county starting September 17 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at 1821 North Park Street in Fergus Falls. The Mobile Vet Center will provide the same comprehensive services available at the Fargo and Grand Forks locations, now making them accessible to… Read More

Program for broadband assistance Staying connected to local resources and emergency services can improve and possibly save lives. Access to local emergency services and community resources is also vital to all residents. The federal Lifeline program provides discounts to help low-income residents connect to the nation’s broadband and phone networks to find jobs, access health care… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 10, 2019 Frazee-Vergas School District students were all smiles as they finished their first day of school last week. The school district opened the school year with a K-12 enrollment of 874 students. The elementary school has a total enrollment of 453 students and the high school’s enrollment was at 421… Read More

It was an exciting start to the 2024-25 school year when students were welcomed with open arms by the Perham Public Schools Staff on Sept. 3 for the first official day of school. Perham Public Schools Superintendent Mitch Anderson was pleased with the first day. “There was a lot of excitement in every building and teachers… Read More

Zebra mussel attached to dock at native mussel, public access dock The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Marion Lake, near Richville in Otter Tail County. A lake user contacted the DNR after finding an adult zebra mussel attached to a native mussel in Marion Lake. A DNR invasive… Read More

Archery in the Parks program to take place at Molly Stark picnic shelter Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program. Learn how to shoot a bow on Saturday, Sept, 21 at Glendalough State Park. For thousands of years, archery has been a popular sport and important life skill. Beginners can learn… Read More

Wet spring and summer conditions impacted the nesting and brood-rearing season Pheasant numbers in the 2024 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were similar to 2023 and 19% above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “The stability in pheasant numbers across the state and most regions is welcome news after the wet spring and summer… Read More