Each year, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has the opportunity to nominate students to the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, N.Y. This year, Congresswoman Fischbach nominated nine… Read More

Oman yet to announce a decision By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Administrator Pat Oman was given the opportunity to take over as the city manager of Fort Meade, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, according to a report by Gary White of the Lakeland (Florida) Ledger. The position has been offered to Oman, but he has yet to… Read More

Phelps Mill Festival reviewed, shows profit By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Transportation has requested that Otter Tail County provide electrical energy for the new Trunk Highway Lighting System as part of the 2024 Highway 10 and County Road 60 project between Frazee and Perham. County Engineer Krysten Foster noted the agreement is a better… Read More

A Detroit Lakes man was killed when his car collided with a semi-truck near Detroit Lakes on Friday, Dec. 1. According to the State Patrol, Timothy Lee Mitchell, 36, was driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata southbound on Highway 59 when he crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound 2024 Freightliner M2 tanker truck, driven by… Read More

Tri-College University (TCU), a consortium of regional colleges, will discontinue operations as of Dec. 31, 2024, due to significant changes in the higher education environment. Officially incorporated in 1970, TCU was created as a consortium of Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) and North Dakota State University (NDSU), and later joined by Minnesota State Community… Read More

NLDA to collaborate in song and dance performance The LionHeart Experience is returning to Frazee, Perham and Detroit Lakes this week. The team of performers is returning to the area to provide a performance that engages kids and communities with a dynamic program. This December they will be presenting at Detroit Lakes Schools and Perham Schools… Read More

Bethany Lutheran Church of Menahga will have their Christmas service and youth program on Sunday, Dec. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Coffee, punch and cookies will be served following the service. Please join us.

As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for patients waiting for care over the holidays. From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for hazardous winter weather, it can be… Read More

Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state. Past winners include names like Plowy McPlowFace, Blader Tot Hotdish, Han Snowlo and The Truck Formerly Known As Plow. MnDOT encourages people to submit their… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 11, 2018 Vergas residents met on Tuesday, Dec. 4 to review a proposed street project and attached assessments. The assessments are estimates as the actual cost would not be known until after the project is bid. Once that happens, residents would have another opportunity to address the council for contest assessments…. Read More