By Mackenzie Hamm Executive Director CornerStone Community, Youth and Family Resource Center has just completed another milestone year of growth, impact, and community connection. Since its opening, CornerStone has provided a safe and welcoming space for youth and families—serving more than 300 youth through free programming and welcoming over 600 community members at special events this… Read More

Curtis Aho sworn in, sale price of liquor store lowered By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council has voted 3-1, during its Tuesday, Aug. 12, regular monthly council meeting, to adopt the practice of praying at the start of council meetings following the Pledge of Allegiance. The vote followed a brief discussion, which was a… Read More

A rural Frazee man was charged with felony threats of violence in Becker County District Court. Following a 15-day investigation in March of a burglary and assault case against Jaden Michael Pihlaja, 21, law enforcement officers found that Pihlaja threatened a desire to shoot the victim of the assault case, telling the victim’s brother and said… Read More

Beaty entered his first rodeo at the age of 11 By Tucker Henderson Reporter Many people go through life working a tolerable job to get through the day. Therefore, it’s not everyday that people meet someone who can truly say they are fulfilling their dreams. Two Otter Tail County locals will tell you just that, however, as… Read More

Contributed photo 2025 Grand Marshal Andrea Yliniemi with daughter Kenly. Other activities over the weekend included the Charm hunt and coloring contest. Listed are the winners in both.Susi Jarvi Charm Finders: Brooke and Melanie Vonada Coloring Contest Winners: Under 4 – Royce Aho, 5-7-year-olds – Zayic Aho, 8-10yrs old – Benjamin Buhr and 11-13-year-olds –… Read More

Obstacle course participants at the Wolf Lake obstacle course include:  Ages 10-12: First place Trista Makela 1:19, second place Ted Aho, third place Darius Aho, fourth place Silas Aho, fifth place Jeremiah Perron, sixth place Samuel Aho; seventh place Norah Aho, eighth place Flynn Yliniemi and ninth place Rita Salmen Grady Anderson also competed but no time was recorded…. Read More

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has been honored with the 2025 AcOpscar Innovation Award for its efforts to enhance student success through more cohesive, efficient course scheduling. The award was presented by Coursedog, a leading academic software company that supports over 300 colleges and universities nationwide. M State’s Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs… Read More

During the spring of 2021, Essentia Health partnered with various local and statewide organizations to launch a program addressing health-related social needs. Over the past four years, Essentia’s community health team has seen significant success through this initiative with over 25,000 referrals made, linking individuals to community-based programs and services. Resourceful is a program that helps… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum August 25, 2020 The Vergas City Council was asked to consider having a berm built at the public beach to prevent sand from washing away. Vergas Utilities Superintendent Mike DuFrane explained water drains toward the front of the shelter due to the slope of the parking lot. Fixing the parking lot would… Read More