By Robert Williams Editor Becker County District 3 Commissioner Phil Hansen continued discussions on the sale of Eagle Lake Park, which remains in stasis awaiting final approval. Last month, County Administrator Carrie Smith reported the sale is scheduled to take place and be completed at the recorder’s office in the next few weeks. Hansen was in attendance… Read More

Goals, membership, funding and plans on the rise at annual meeting By Robert Williams Outgoing treasurer Daneele Shipman was thanked for her decade-and-a-half of service to the Frazee Community Club during the club’s  annual meeting on Thursday, March 30, at the Event Center. Editor “You’ve done a wonderful job,” said Club President Tom Watson. Shipman gave a short speech… Read More

Cost of new fire truck driven up by rising inflation By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake Fire Department (WLFD) has the support of the city and surrounding townships to go ahead with the purchase of a new pumper fire truck. The WLFD did not get the FEMA grant it applied for last year, but after Wolf Lake… Read More

Frazee-based Marine Innovations continues to grow across the Midwest Marine Innovations is proud to announce that Bucky Lift has been added as a dealer for Wisconsin. Bucky Lift, LLC, located in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin recently joined the Marine Innovations dealer network, assisting Wisconsin residents with a safer alternative to waterfront stairs.  Servicing Wisconsin, Bucky Lift specializes… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host the Jesse Anderson Band as part of its 2025 Spring Concert Series. The concert will take place on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., and all are welcome to attend this exciting live music event. In a new initiative for Spring 2025,… Read More

County adovcates for policies to benefit local community needs Otter Tail County Commissioners and staff recently attended the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Legislative Conference, where they engaged in discussions with state legislators on key issues impacting the county and its residents. The event provided an opportunity for Otter Tail County leaders to advocate for… Read More

Updating 151 lakes, 15 in Becker and Otter Tail Counties March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025. Comments from people interested in the health and quality of Minnesota’s fisheries are… Read More

The annual Invitational Art Show is back for another season at M State, marking the event’s 51st year of supporting and showcasing local artists. An open-invite representation of the Fergus Falls area’s abundant creative talents and sources of inspiration, the show shines a spotlight on a diverse range of artistic skill sets and mediums. “This year, there… Read More

The Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force and the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (OTC COLA), www.otccola.org, are sponsoring the Lake Stewardship Symposium on Saturday, May 31. Minnesota lakes are a vital component for enjoyable living in America’s northwest. Value of this resource is measured in recreational opportunities, family bonding, lake property… Read More

M State’s upcoming play is a comedic tribute to family vacations A “sweet tribute to the Midwest and the summer family road trip,” is how Stefanie Gerhardson describes “Leaving Iowa,” this year’s spring play at M State. Gerhardson is an M State Theatre faculty member and the play’s director. “It’s a comedy about family vacations,” she… Read More