Photo by Mary Kurth Denise Warweg of Harvest Church speaks during this year’s 73rd observation of the National Day of Prayer. The service was held indoors at the Fire Hall due to rainfall Thursday, May 2. The annual gathering was initially declared by the First Continental Congress in 1775 and was approved by joint resolution in… Read More

Agricultural tradition picture now on display in St. Paul Last fall, the Minnesota Senate invited K-12 students throughout the state to submit photos or drawings that highlight life in their community. One artwork per Senate District was recently chosen to hang in the Minnesota Senate Building for the rest of 2024. In District 9, Kassidy Papon… Read More

Contributed photo Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons had the honor of presenting three Life Saving awards on Thursday April 25. The awards were presented to Lester Kiehl, Bobby Schempp, and Trevor Moe for their selfless and courageous actions on February 1, 2024 in rescuing two residents in a house fire that were unable to get out. Had… Read More

Spawning has begun to wrap up on local lakes By Chad Koenen Publisher There may be no bigger high than pulling a large fish during the annual fishing opener weekend in Minnesota—other than, of course, the birth of a child or getting married.  After a near record ice out in March, area fishing guides and fishermen have… Read More

New book details early years of Fergus Falls area By Chad Koenen Publisher Ben Underwood always wanted to write the story of his great-great grandfather A.J. Underwood—but the journey of making the story come to life took the better part of the past three years.  “You always wonder what the finished product will look like,” said Ben…. Read More

In remembrance of babies lost through miscarriage or stillbirth, Essentia Health will host an infant burial and memorial service on Sunday, May 5, in Detroit Lakes. The public is invited to join this service at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, located at 515 US-59. The service will be held rain or shine, and birthplace nurses… Read More

The Chauncey Martin multipurpose building is now officially open to the public, marking a significant milestone in community collaboration. This project results from a successful partnership between the City of Pelican Rapids, Pelican Rapids School District, Otter Tail County, and several other organizations. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 25 with many in… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 7, 2019 After spending 50 years together, Joe and Jean Sailer are still very much in love. “Joe is comfortable, like an old shoe,” Jean said. A chuckle rolled out of Joe, and it grew until it filled their living room. “That doesn’t sound cool,” Jean continued. “I mean, he is… Read More

Celebrating 87 years of success and growth, Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 18.  The meeting was hosted at Life Church in Fergus Falls with satellite in-person meetings in Frazee and Parkers Prairie, along with an online livestream option.  A record 1,316 people attended this year either in person or online…. Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets had the opportunity to get a preview of the track conditions for this week’s Section 6A true team meet when they traveled to Pelican Rapids on Friday. The true team meet is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 in Pelican Rapids. Elsie Ratz picked up a pair of top seven finishes… Read More