Suspect in custody, stolen items found By Robert Williams Editor Billy’s Corner Bar and Grill in Vergas was burglarized and a gun was stolen during the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 27. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, entry was gained into the business by smashing out a front window.  While inside the business, security… Read More

Wannigan trail grant approved, troll project approaching By Robert Williams Editor Multiple grant applications that the City of Frazee agreed to fiscally host were announced as approved during the March bimonthly Frazee City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 27, at the Event Center. A Sawyer Foundation grant to explore setting up a family resource center in town… Read More

‘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