Photo by Robert Williams City Hall in Vergas got a big splash of color after the installation of the birdhouse projects that were painted by more than 100 kids during the the fourth annual Vergas Kids Arts Camp that was held Saturday, June 10.

Frazee teen blends classic, creative designs By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent At first glance, the words “graduate” and “crochet” might seem totally unrelated.  ¶  At 19, Taylor Crabtree is what one might call an old soul, who learned some crochet fundamentals from her grandmother years ago and has now transformed them into her own kind of… Read More

Former VFW manager in court next on July 24 By Robert Williams Editor Anne Tonette Omundson was taken into custody at the Becker County Jail after a warrant was served for her arrest on Thursday, June 15. District Court Judge Gretchen Thilmony issued a bench warrant for Omundson’s arrest a week ago after Omundson failed to… Read More

Grotte remains on staff another year By Robert Williams Editor Krysten Foster was appointed as the new Otter Tail County Highway Engineer at the Board of Commissioners meeting in Fergus Falls on Tuesday, June 13. Foster was welcomed by deputy administrator Nicholas Leonard and will be replacing Chuck Grotte, who will stay on staff for approximately the next year…. Read More

New track and football field ribbon cutting in July By Robert Williams Editor Superintendent Terry Karger was excited to report to the school board on the return of two mental health specialists provided by Stellher Human Services for the coming school year during the school board’s monthly meeting on Monday, July 12. The specialists were on board… Read More

FCDC officially acquires Wannigan Park land By Robert Williams Editor An asbestos inspection determined there were no asbestos-containing materials detected in the former Seip Drug building, which will allow the buildings to be torn down once records belonging to Seip Drug are removed from the basement.  Seip Drug has until the end of the week to complete… Read More

An Otter Tail County Jail inmate was taken to Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls and later transferred to a Fargo hospital after a suicide attempt on Tuesday, June 13, at approximately 6:33 p.m., according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, a corrections officer found an inmate in medical distress… Read More

Camp was held at Faith Haven near BL Local 4-H youth took a trip “Around the World” at 4-H Junior Camp from June 8-9 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake.  The camp engages campers and counselors in leadership and learning in a safe outdoor environment that encourages exploration, growth, and belonging. Held annually, this year’s… Read More

WCI, SFA host community meetings to highlight financing availability By Benjamin Velani Special to the Forum West Central Initiative (WCI) and the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) first teamed up in February to “bring beginning and current sustainable farmers an array of financial resource opportunities,” during an event at Outstate Brewing in Fergus Falls. Attendees overwhelmed the small meeting… Read More

Color run, turtle races to highlight new events The Phelps Mill Festival is gearing up for its 39th annual celebreation from July 8-9. The event is held annually on the second full weekend of July at Phelps Mill Park near Underwood.  Phelps Mill Festival features two full days of art, food, entertainment and kids’ activities plus craft wine… Read More