Zoning change, city expansion talks continue By Robert Williams Editor Community and Economic Development Associates’ (CEDA) Community and Business Development Specialist Jordan Grossman discussed a first impressions report done for the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) during the group’s monthly meeting Wednesday, June 5. The report includes information on assets and opportunities… Read More

Races return to Vergas August 10 The Vergas Community Club, in conjunction with the NWDRA, (National Wiener Dog Racing Association,) has announced that Dachshund racing will return to Vergas on Saturday, Aug. 10 th at 9 a.m. during the village’s annual Looney Days celebration. This fun family activity is returning to Looney Days again this year,… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Frazee Economic Development Authority Chairman and former Mayor Hank Ludtke is one of three candidates vying for the District 3 Commissioner opening in Becker County. There are three seats up for election this year. Ludtke will run against Phil Hansen and Terry L. Mackner for the District 3 seat that will be vacated by… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Freedom of Speech is worth the cost, at least that was the decision of the more-than 100 people who attended the 31st annual Great American Think-Off at the New York Mills High School on Saturday night.  Michelle Mellon, a New Mexico resident, was crowned as America’s greatest thinker and winner of the Great… Read More

Representatives from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office will be on-site at Frazee Care Center to share information about today’s scams that target seniors and their financial security.  This event is free and open to the public. Please join us to learn how you and your loved ones can stay safe from these scams. The session will be… Read More

Wild Wednesdays! 10 a.m. June 12- August 28 Explore the world of nature with your child during this hour-long adventure for 3–7-year olds. Listen to a story go for a hike, make a craft. Space is limited. Registration required for these free programs. Save a spot for your child at www.Eventbrite.com Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.    Hike… Read More

Perham High School alum is stationed in Indonesia By Chad Koenen Publisher Ted Meinhover was at peace recently as he sat around the table at his parents house in rural Ottertail. He was half a world away from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta, which is in the heart of Indonesia, but there was a certain sense… Read More

After 36 years of dedicated service, Terry Hoff has retired from Otter Tail County’s facilities department. In his career, which began on March 22, 1988, Hoff has seen significant transformations in County facilities. County Commissioner Board Chair Kurt Mortenson presented Hoff with a plaque, expressing the board’s appreciation for Hoff’s dedication.  “You have advanced our facilities to… Read More

Spring 2024 Deans’ List honors at Northwest Technical College Kale Ovsak, a student at Northwest Technical College who is originally from Vergas, has earned Dean’s List honors at NTC for the Spring 2024 semester.  To be eligible for the Dean’s List, NTC students must enroll in at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.5… Read More

Summer often includes vacations and other activities, but it can also be a convenient time to schedule a well-child/teen visit without disrupting your child’s education. Well-child/teen visits are a great opportunity to review a child’s health in all areas—growth, cognitive and social development, illness prevention, mental health and more. “Summer is great for scheduling a well-child/teen… Read More