Photo by Chad Koenen Root beer floats were flowing during the annual Miller Street block party on Friday evening. Centennial Realty, Mills Country Market and Twilight Jams hosted the annual event that blocked off a portion of Miller. St. Representatives from the East Otter Tail County Dairy Princess program served root beer floats and ice cream… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new look to the lobby and drive-up areas of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank is now on display for all customers to enjoy as of last week. The remodeled bank lobby, which has been under construction since mid-March, was completed and opened back up to customers as of June 20…. Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the New York Mills Economic Development Authority discussed a variety of topics pertaining to the City. The revolving loan balance for the EDA sits at $144,832.76 and all but one loan is current. A closed session of the EDA started at 8:33 a.m. and ended at… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Fergus Falls State Hospital opened its doors for patients in 1890, serving the mentally ill as well as people with developmental disabilities and chemical dependency issues. For many years close to 2,000 people resided at the facility, which closed in 2007. This was a big facility, one of the largest… Read More

Local group ramps up fight against invasive species By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent It is the mission of the Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force to develop programs and strategies to support and enhance the protection of Otter Tail County waters.   “In order to accomplish this, our task force promotes public awareness, education, containment,… Read More

Groups focus on stocking lakes with fish, fighting AIS By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides county anglers and lakes associations with information before fish stocking plans move forward in Otter Tail County. “Before anything is implemented, we first collect public input on fish management,” said DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Jim… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on June 16, reported injuries during a motorcycle accident and 4-wheeler accident in Otter Tail County. The motorcycle accident took place close to 4:30 p.m. near Highway 46 east of Parkers Prairie. The cycle driver, heading eastward, avoided hitting a deer but went down and slid on the highway…. Read More

Teenager was attending summer camp A 13-year-old boy died after a boating accident near Frazee Thursday, June 22. The boy was later identified by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office as Benjamin Rennie of the Andover/Coon Rapids. Rennie was attending North Central Camp Cherith Christian summer camp at the time of the incident. According to the report, Rennie… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen and Tucker Henderson Miller Street was rocking on Friday night as Centennial Realty, Twilight Jams and Mills Country Market hosted a joint anniversary celebration. The annual celebration featured a meal served at Mills Country Market, bean bags, hammerschlagen and much more. Above: Artist Shawn McCann spent a portion of Wednesday painting a… Read More

By Robert Williams  Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Three people were injured in a two-car accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Otter Tail County Road 60 south of Frazee Friday, June 23. A 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Austin Emil Huhta, 18, of Menahga, was traveling westbound on County Road 60 and collided with a 1999 Buick… Read More