Grant to further County’s Empowered Worker Program Otter Tail County was awarded a $250,000 Drive for 5 Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).  The grant funding will be used to further the County’s Empowered Worker Program. This program will grow the area’s workforce by providing skills training and resource navigation for individuals… Read More

New Wellness Room is located on third floor of Becker County Courthouse Quiet spaces can also be used for reflection, prayer, and relaxation for all employees. It provides a peaceful space in which employees can escape the work environment’s demands while not disrupting general operations. It’s important to offer a “stress safety valve” during the workday…. Read More

Special label to read prescription aloud for patients In an effort to better serve their patients with visual impairments, Essentia Health is unveiling a free tool that reads prescription labels aloud. The tool, called ScripTalk, uses text-to-speech technology to verbalize prescription labels for patients who cannot otherwise read them. It is readily available via smartphone app… Read More

The Detroit Lakes Shriners will be hosting its 28th Shrine Circus with three shows on April 9. The three shows will be held at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  This year the local Shriners will have a new circus promoter, Carden Shrine Circus Extreme, who will continue the goal of entertaining the lakes area…. Read More

This year’s Invitational Art Show at M State’s Fergus Falls campus is an event 50 years in the making. Fifty years of showcasing local artwork. Fifty years of supporting local artists. Fifty years of celebrating local creativity. In this milestone year, as in every other year over the past five decades, the Invitational Art Show remains… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners proudly declared the first week of April 2024 National Public Health Week in Otter Tail County. This annual observance, held during the first full week of April, honors the role of public health in the communities and spotlights key topics for well-being. This year’s theme is “Protecting, Connecting,… Read More

No one said supporting the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association must be all work and no play. Sometimes, supporting MSGA’s advocacy efforts is as simple as teeing up a golf ball and smashing it down the fairway. OK, well that might be easier for some than others, but the idea is the same: Play golf and… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 2, 2019 Rural Frazee resident and author Georgia Nigel and illustrator Kris Carr signed many books during an event at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, including one for Eleanor Auna, an 8-year-old from St. Paul who was visiting a family lake cabin near the refuge. Auna looked forward to reading… Read More

Anglers, lake user groups invited to participate in survey The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people to share their thoughts on how the DNR manages muskellunge as part of an update to the state’s muskie long-range plan. “We’re gathering input as we update our muskie plan for the future,” said Leslie George, northeast region… Read More

Perham Decoy Show founder opens conservation office in Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Rodney Osvold and Joseph Malakowsky recently launched a new conservation-based non-profit organization LongView Carbon Farms in Frazee and the first official act of the due was to inspire young people by distributing free copies of the Friends of the Forest coloring book at the… Read More