Distracted driving is a danger to everyone on the road In an effort to make local roads safer, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition have announced that they have joined the “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign to stop distracted driving. Both organizations have… Read More

Fully-run business is led by Perham High School students By Jason Groth Perham Public Schools Since its inception, Jacket Manufacturing has set the bar for student run businesses in the state of Minnesota. Becoming one of the first programs of its kind in Minnesota, it set the standard for student-run businesses in the state. More than 30… Read More

Deadline to enter art contest is May 1 Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) invites high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. “I am excited to announce our office’s participation in the Congressional Art Competition, a longstanding U.S. Capitol tradition. This is an excellent opportunity for high school students across… Read More

HPAI confirmed in Le Sueur County Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was confirmed Monday, April 3, in a backyard flock in Le Sueur County. Samples were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. The site is quarantined, and the birds on the premises were depopulated to prevent the spread… Read More

The El Zagal Shrine Circus performance scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, at Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes has been rescheduled to April 19, due to inclement weather, according to Detroit Lakes Shrine Color Guard President Harold Holt. “The Shriners know how much area students enjoy the Circus and made every effort  to reschedule the performance… Read More

Grant to help local facility purchase state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $38,000 to Perham Health to purchase vascular ultrasound equipment as part of a $26.4 million ultrasound initiative in Minnesota. The initiative includes nearly $18.3 million to help Minnesota hospitals and health centers purchase ultrasound imaging… Read More

Contributed photo Frazee-Vergas students in the Indian Education Program participated in last week’s Snow Snake competition. Snow Snake is a North American Indian game. The snake is made of a wooden stick of varying lengths that is carefully smoothed and treated so that it will slide over a snow and ice track.

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 12, 2018 The City of Frazee received a $475,000 grant to help pay for a multi-use, non-motorized path extending from the public beach to the high school. The path project is to take place along with work on State Highway 87 and utility replacements that are set for 2022. The Frazee Post… Read More

Concert to be held at Vergas Event Center The Chmielewski Funtime Band will perform at the Vergas Event Center on Sunday, April 16, from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10, or $5 for ages 16 and younger.   Complimentary popcorn will be provided by Ditterich Mercantile. A cash bar by Spanky’s Stone Hearth will be available.  The current … Read More

Sponsorships will be for up to $500 apiece As communities look ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe space for all is vital.  West Central Initiative is once again offering support to communities that want to explore ways to be more welcoming by participating in Welcoming Week 2023. This annual national event is… Read More