By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Aug. 14 1:55 p.m. Elderly party called the PD to ask about getting out of the facility they were in as they were not happy with the care. Officer was able to locate a relative to make contact with the party. 1:57 p.m. Assist with a medical…. Read More

Area residents are quick to notice when drought conditions affect a family entertainment activity like tubing down the Otter Tail River and how a lack of rainfall can shut those businesses down quickly. However, drought has many other consequences for people and one of those is playing out in the land between Vergas and Frazee,… Read More

Question: Can you talk about how people need to make proper turns? I see a lot of unsafe maneuvers when it comes to turning. Answer: Drivers who turn improperly cause many traffic crashes. Move safely into the correct lane well ahead of the place where you will make the actual turn. •  Slow down before… Read More

Rasmusson: Walz’s DHS failures  have no end To the Editor, Salman Ahmed Elmi, who received a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) “Outstanding Refugee Award” in 2021, is now facing eight counts of Medicaid fraud and charges related to sex trafficking. State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Republican lead of the Senate Human Services Committee,… Read More

The Prairie spy According to Forbe’s magazine, in an article entitled: “Jerk Alert—Bad Boss Walking,” bad bosses are everywhere.  Before I go any further with this, I live with a boss. There. Just so you know. Any man worth his spot on the bell curve, which is a measure of intelligence, will strongly say that… Read More

By Audra Espinoza Senior manager with the  Center for Rural Affairs Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple solutions. They require people who can bring others together around a shared vision. That’s why collaborative… Read More

History repeating…. To the Editor For a 91-year-old who has lived through depressions, wars, hard times, great times, social progress, incredible advances in science, engineering, sports, integration of all colors and sexes into the wonders of our modern world, this period since the last presidential election is deeply depressing and scary. Why be so worried for… Read More

E15 as American as apple pie To the Editor, I would like to share this with you in regards to the letter to the editor in this last issue of the Frazee-Vergas Forum that came from the Minnesota Biofuel Association. As they mention Senator Smith and Klobuchar’s commitment to biofuels. The man in this photo… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday July 24 1:19 p.m. Fender bender involving a parked vehicle. 2:40 p.m. Resident calling with questions about some cheap costume jewelry she has that is supposed to go to her husband’s ex-wife. The person who the jewelry belongs to is in the female big house in Shakopee… Read More

Failure to advance Farm Bill is a missed  opportunity  To the Editor, Following the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner issued the following statement: “Today’s outcome on the Senate Farm Bill is a missed opportunity for drivers, farmers, fuel retailers and rural communities… Read More