‘Fridays in Frazee’ planning meeting April 3 By Robert Williams Editor An increase in interest in both new businesses and housing development in Frazee was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday, March 26. EDA member John Olson of OK Lumber has completed drawings for building out the interior of the… Read More

Frazee-Vergas over 90 percent last two years By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Education released the class of 2023’s graduation rate data Thursday, March 28. The 2023 graduation rate was 83.3 percent or 58,293 graduates, which represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the four-year graduation rate compared to the class of 2022. In 2023,… Read More

Contributed photo Kids were invited to CornerStone Community and Youth Center on Wednesday, March 27, to have Donuts with Chief of Police Tyler Trieglaff. There were 48 kids signed up to participate in the weekly meeting with the chief.

Going Local workshops set for May 16 in Perham To bolster civic participation and leadership in rural areas of Minnesota, West Central Initiative is seeking individuals to join the 2024 Run4Rural cohort and Going Local workshops, components of the organization’s wider Rural Democracy program.   The Run4Rural program equips participants with all the tools and knowledge needed… Read More

Permits can be applied for in the Vergas City Office, Vergas Hardware Store By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Planning Commission discussed its recent change to the burning ordinance, which mandates anyone burning in the city limits needs to acquire a city permit first. Permits can be applied for in the city office or Vergas Hardware. Commission member Jim… Read More

Grant to further County’s Empowered Worker Program Otter Tail County was awarded a $250,000 Drive for 5 Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).  The grant funding will be used to further the County’s Empowered Worker Program. This program will grow the area’s workforce by providing skills training and resource navigation for individuals… Read More

New Wellness Room is located on third floor of Becker County Courthouse Quiet spaces can also be used for reflection, prayer, and relaxation for all employees. It provides a peaceful space in which employees can escape the work environment’s demands while not disrupting general operations. It’s important to offer a “stress safety valve” during the workday…. Read More

Special label to read prescription aloud for patients In an effort to better serve their patients with visual impairments, Essentia Health is unveiling a free tool that reads prescription labels aloud. The tool, called ScripTalk, uses text-to-speech technology to verbalize prescription labels for patients who cannot otherwise read them. It is readily available via smartphone app… Read More

The Detroit Lakes Shriners will be hosting its 28th Shrine Circus with three shows on April 9. The three shows will be held at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  This year the local Shriners will have a new circus promoter, Carden Shrine Circus Extreme, who will continue the goal of entertaining the lakes area…. Read More

This year’s Invitational Art Show at M State’s Fergus Falls campus is an event 50 years in the making. Fifty years of showcasing local artwork. Fifty years of supporting local artists. Fifty years of celebrating local creativity. In this milestone year, as in every other year over the past five decades, the Invitational Art Show remains… Read More