By John Kruse OTC COLAA Buchanan Lake property owners have organized and established the Buchanan Lake Association.  Buchanan Lake is located in east-central Otter Tail County approximately two miles north of Ottertail. Buchanan Lake Association has elected to join the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (OTC COLA). The Organizational Meeting was held on August 17, 2023… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Carter Rose shows off one of his family’s pikes during the weigh-in at the second annual Froze Fest in Vergas Saturday afternoon.

Krause, Putnam accept first-ever awards By Robert Williams Editor Teacher of the Year is an annual honor bestowed upon an instructor from the high school and elementary in Frazee and the 2024 school year is the first time the district has awarded paraprofessionals of the year at each building. The elementary para of the year was… Read More

Event culminates in students versus staff in volleyball By Robert Williams Editor Slam Fest is not a new concept to Frazee-Vergas High School, but the new youth group, My Voice is Powerful (MVP), is hosting the Snoball Week event that features a volleyball tournament for 9-12th graders with the victors taking on a team of staff… Read More

EDA consultants gain council support for multiple projects By Robert Williams Editor Co-Owner Karen Pifher and her team at Creating Community Consulting (CCC) have hit the New Year running in exploring financial options to improve Frazee. One roadblock has been working with the county and Pifher and Project Lead Katie Grindall were at the most recent… Read More

Group to advise DNR on AIS Program Otter Tail County has announced that Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Sarah Strommen has appointed Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist, will serve on the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The Committee is comprised of 15 stakeholders who are responsible for advising… Read More

Weather forecast threatening to keep the sleds at home By Robert Williams Editor The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will hold its 20th Annual Hospice/2nd Annual Tommy Mac Memorial Ride from Feb. 3-4. The snowmobile ride is open to the public, and there is no cost to participate.  Riders are asked to gather pledges to benefit Hospice… Read More

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of a possible scam using the Becker County Sheriff’s Office Phone number (218) 847-2661. After the individual answers the call they are informed that they have missed court in Becker County and now there is a warrant issued for their arrest. The caller then informs the individual that… Read More

Voting is open for the 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The top eight vote-getters will become MnDOT snowplow names – one new name for each MnDOT district. See the list of finalists and vote now at mndot.gov/nameasnowplow. Voting will remain open through Sunday, Jan. 28. Individuals will be able to… Read More

Emergency blood shortage in effect The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from noon – 7 p.m., for blood donations. This is the first of three blood drives held by the Vergas Lions each year. To make an appointment… Read More