County Auditor to retire after 42 years of state and county work Otter Tail County announces the retirement of Wayne Stein, a lifelong resident of Fergus Falls, after a remarkable 42-year career dedicated to public service. Stein’s contributions to Otter Tail County and his commitment to public service will be celebrated at a public retirement… Read More

Spring weight restrictions on Otter Tail County Highways went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 7, and will remain in effect until signs are removed. Those who have questions, need additional information, or would like to request a weight restriction map, can contact the Otter Tail County Highway Department at (218) 998-8470 or visit www.ottertailcounty.gov/news/2025-spring-weight-restrictions/

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 10, 2020 A legacy of a coach is built by what they do, how they act and what they help their athletes achieve. Ta Fett announced her retirement as head coach from the Frazee High School Fly Girls, and leaves a historical legacy that is now a pillar of the school’s… Read More

Saturday, March 22 at NYM City Hall Ballroom Dig out your butterfly and banana clips, platform shoes and vintage 90s attire because the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is bringing you the ultimate 90s Adult Prom on Saturday, March 22. This totally rad evening of nostalgia, music, and fun will take place at the NY… Read More

Sauk Centre chasing first title in seven years By Robert Williams Editor Hornet sports fans will have a rooting interest in this year’s Class AA State Basketball Championship after Head Coach Scott Bergman’s top-seeded Sauk Centre Mainstreeters captured the Section 6AA title defeating No. 3 Milaca 60-37 at St. Cloud State University Friday, March 7. Sauk Centre… Read More

The M State Spartans Men’s Basketball team is headed to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament after winning the regional championship this past weekend. With an impressive 29-2 record, the Spartans will travel to Herkimer, New York to compete at the national tournament March 12-15. It will be the first time the team has competed at… Read More

Ease of some restrictions approved in split decision by house committee Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota Republican state lawmakers approved a pair of bills in a House committee last week to weaken restrictions on some uses of what are known as forever chemicals. The proposed changes are aimed at Amara’s Law, which passed in 2023. The law… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota A proposal at the Minnesota Capitol to increase criminal penalties for people who assault firefighters, paramedics and other emergency medical personnel was aired in a Senate committee after a man received a nine month sentence for attacking a Hennepin County paramedic last July.  Tyereh Dontrell House received the sentence after throwing a… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ State Climatology Office is seeking rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge. “Over time, as more volunteer reports make our precipitation maps more accurate, these… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets have undergone a bit of a turnaround over the past few years on the basketball court. A big part of that turnaround comes from the three leading scorers for the Hornets who have all left a lasting impact on the program over the past three years. Junior Adam Vigen… Read More