By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas Elementary School teacher Julie Wirth was recognized prior to her retirement at the end of the school year during the regular meeting of the school board Monday, May 8. Wirth was honored for 38 years of service to the district. “It’s always bittersweet getting to this time of the year. Over the… Read More

HOLT trail through Maplewood draws heated comments By Robert Williams Editor Parks and Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum received unanimous approval from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on a purchase agreement for wetland banking credits for the Maplewood State Park portion of the Heart of the Lakes Trail (HOLT) at the latest commissioners meeting Tuesday,… Read More

Join the Laurentian Lakes Chapter of the North Country Trail Association for a trail workday and social Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. Volunteers will be rehabbing the existing trail through the Hubbel Pond Area beginning at the State Highway 34 trailhead 9 miles east of Detroit Lakes. The Laurentian Lakes Chapter will provide all tools and… Read More

Photo courtesy Vergas Community Club The Vergas Community Club recently commissioned Jody Marquardt to sculpt Loons to place around the community. The first one has been placed with more to come. Marquardt is the owner and operator at Anywhere Welding in Vergas.

Free program to be held May 20 near Battle Lake Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program. Learn how to shoot a bow on Saturday, May 20 at Glendalough State Park. For thousands of years, archery has been a popular sport and important life skill. Beginners can learn this valuable skill from… Read More

Sondness joins other veterans on the Honor Flight for a trip to Washington, D.C. By Tucker Henderson Reporter There’s a saying that states that ‘freedom isn’t free.’ Well, that’s especially true for the military veterans that experienced traumatic injuries or even death in the line of duty. The Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota program has provided the… Read More

City to donate $15k over five years By Robert Williams Editor CornerStone Community and Youth Center executive director Mackenzie Hamm and three fourth grade students presented information on the need for volunteers and funds to the Frazee City Council Monday, May 8.  The students spoke about how much they enjoy using the youth center and the convenience of… Read More

OTC is celebrating a new drug court to focus on recovery, stability health When one person rises out of addiction, everyone rises. May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect opportunity to showcase how treatment courts save lives and make our communities safer. Otter Tail County is celebrating its new drug court as over the… Read More

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes vacations, lake time and other events. While back-to-school may seem far off, if your child or children are participating in sports next year, it’s time to start thinking about scheduling a sports physical. Whether your child is starting middle school or is a college-aged athlete,… Read More

Ordination scheduled for May 21 The congregation at Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Menahga, is pleased to welcome Pastor Samantha Carlson.  Sam, as she likes to be called, grew up in Wadena with her parents and 3 older brothers. After graduation, she attended college and received a degree in Natural Resource Law enforcement. Sam was a police… Read More