The mental health teams from Prairie Wind Middle School and Heart of the Lakes Elementary School were presented with an $8,160 check from the PrairieCare Fund. PrairieCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of local communities. The organization focuses on providing essential funding for youth mental health resources in Minnesota Schools… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Scuttle (Emersyn Wake) and Gulls Klaira Carrier and Rilynn Ruiz perform “Human Stuff” on the beach for Ariel (Onalea Maijala) and Flounder (SiAnna Brakefield). Right: The crew and artists behind the set creation of “Little Mermaid, Jr.” found a unique way to simulate waves on the underwater half of the stage… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Vergas’ Mayor-Elect Dwight Lundgren brings decades of experience working for multiple cities in Minnesota and a desire to increase communication when he takes over the position in January. “I get along with people; I’m pretty much an open book,” he said. “What you see is what you get. If I tell you something,… Read More

FHS 1975 alum also played a big role in area pageantry By Robert Williams Editor Cindy Moore was adamant that she was not going to pursue a career in teaching. Nearly half a century later, she can look back at decades of instructing today’s nurses, saving lives by teaching CPR and also helping young girls get… Read More

County Health and Frazee-Vergas school to provide check-ups By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Commissioner David Meyer gave an update on the future Heartland Trail continuation from the Becker County Highway 10 bridge to Frazee. Bids will be opened for the project in December with hopes for construction to begin next spring. The work was discussed… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Vergas will get a bit of a sweet tooth on Saturday as the community hosts its annual Small Town Christmas with a Candy Land theme. The annual Small Town Christmas celebration will be held in downtown Vergas from 2-5 p.m. and feature everything from a Live Nativity to fire pits on Main… Read More

Savings created by a camera and taser combination package By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons introduced a 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., of Scottsdale, Ariz., to maintain dash cameras, body cameras and taser devices as one package for the price of $3,126, 368.  “To get on a contract for 10 years we… Read More

Shana Schwan’s class Name: Ivan Ingredients: sote, brudr, tuneck, vionre Recipe Directions: First shote the tuneck then bring it home. After, put in the offen. Neyfook the tuneck in the eatin. Then put it out on the tablnd. Tiput the eafin to 100 gakds. Then put the tueck in the frisr for 10 minere. Then put it… Read More

Essentia Health has been named as a leader in technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).  Health care organizations are recognized annually for their information-technology achievements and receive certifications through the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program. Organizations certified at level 9 or 10 (on a 1-10 scale) are considered leaders. This is the fourth year in a row Essentia… Read More

Whether Dr. Sreejith Gopi is providing care for a newborn baby or his 98-year-old patient who still walks to appointments at the Essentia Health-Ada Clinic, there is a common tie that binds. “Having quality access to health care providers on a regular basis, including for acute injuries and illnesses, I think it’s just a basic human… Read More