The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on new rules proposed for licensed fur farms in the state. The proposed rules aim to strengthen standards for animal containment and disease testing and reporting, clarify requirements for carcass and waste disposal, and establish protocols for the transportation of live animals and animal products. The… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen, contributed Wolf Lake was abuzz over the weekend for the annual Wolf Lake Harvest Festival. The celebration featured coronation, as well as kiddie tractor pull, parade, mud run and a variety of activities for youth and adults alike throughout the weekend. The new Wolf Lake royalty includes: Miss Wolf Lake Shelby Johnson,… Read More

Essentia Health donation adds trail amenities in Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Requests for proposal bids will be opened on Friday, Aug. 15 in regards to the Maple Avenue Apartments in Frazee, according to a report by Commissioner Erica Jepson during the Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Detroit Lakes. “We’re still… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Sheriff’s Office shared an act of kindness on social media last week giving credit to Hallie, daughter of Kody and Megan Galbrecht. The family lives in rural Perham, Megan’s hometown. Kody is originally from Frazee and has worked at the Frazee Municipal Liquor Store for nearly two decades. The… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Daycare continues to dominate discussions and be the primary priority of the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) / Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Multiple options are available, but no progress has been made, despite a number of those options being considered a win-win for all parties involved. Options discussed are multiple church locations, or… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Last year’s Ole’s Ride set two major financial milestones by raising the most funds in its 15 years, pulling in more than $33,000, and at the same time setting the total amount raised over the quarter-million dollar mark for Hospice of the Red River Valley. “To do that in our little town just… Read More

The Pesch family of Pelican Rapids has been named Otter Tail County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Ryan and Maree Pesch did not come from farming backgrounds. Their inspiration began when Ryan found the organic food movement in college. After two years apprenticing at Foxtail Farm near Osceola, Wis., they… Read More

Becker award given at the County Fair’s Ag Program Lonnie and Linda Perrine are one of 16 couples from the 14 counties along the Red River Valley to receive the Red River Valley Outstanding Farm Leaders Award. The award is based on their impact on the farming industry, their service to their community, and how… Read More

Wolf Lake pageant kicks off busy weekend on Friday By Matthew Johnson Reporter The 42nd Annual Wolf Lake Harvest Festival this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, will include food, refreshments and a full schedule of fun festivities along with the much anticipated traditional events. Enjoy the pageant, yard games, the 5K walk/run, the parade, the mud… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As he walked on to stage at the Superdome in New Orleans for the first time, Wadena-Deer Creek High School alum Pastor Brady Finnern summed up his feelings to approximately 20,000 youth from across the country in about as simple of terms as one could imagine. “I started by saying I’m excited, but… Read More