Soldiers died in Dec. 2019 By Robert Williams Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum The Committee on Oversight and Reform held a business meeting Wednesday, June 15, to consider legislation introduced by Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach and Congressman Tom Emmer to rename post offices in honor of three fallen Minnesota National Guardsmen: Chief Warrant Officer 2 James A. Rogers Jr., 28; Chief Warrant… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  A driver was injured on June 15 after she reached for her cell phone and lost control of her vehicle. She rolled her vehicle and fortunately received only a minor injury near Highway 4 in rural Pelican Rapids. The accident took place at 11:42 a.m. “Distracted driving is dangerous,” said a spokesperson… Read More

County absentee ballot board appointments approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The County of Otter Tail has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for restoration of wetlands and prairie in Phelps Mill County Park. The park is located within central Otter Tail County along the Otter Tail River. This supports… Read More

Ward received handwritten obit for son during Vietnam By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Wendy Ward, a retired minister who served in Barnesville and who now lives on the east coast, was a summer intern at the Fargo Forum in 1969. She spent a week on the obituary desk when the regular employee was on vacation. “Most… Read More

Event to drive through NYM, Bluffton Tucker Henderson Reporter Vintage car enthisiasts and precision racers will be driving up Highway 10 past Bluffton and New York Mills on Friday, June 25 as The Great Race continues. The Great Race is an annual event with over 100 vehicles entering the challenge each year. The race includes vehicles spanning over… Read More

By Kathryn Wilkowski Summer Intern Select businesses on Miller Street will be celebrating their anniversary party for the second time on Friday, June 24.  Beginning at 4 p.m., a portion of Miller Street from the corner of Seip Drug’s parking lot to the Centennial Reality will be blocked off as businesses celebrate their anniversary together.  “We want to… Read More

A total of 27 regional artists are participating in local show The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is hosting its annual regional adult art show. This year’s theme is, “When the Work is Done” and features the art of 27 of west central Minnesota’s finest artists. The art in this show is on display,… Read More

Plan to guide county, cities to reduce  impact of natural hazards, disasters  At its June 14 meeting, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted an updated countywide Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will guide the actions of the county and cities to eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of natural hazards/disasters on communities. The plan profiles… Read More

The family of Nancy Karvonen expresses our appreciation for the outpouring of support and concern we have received following her death on May 23, 2022. Thank you to those who participated in her funeral service: organist/pianist Janell Brakel, soloist Heidi Dresser, and to Barb Schultz for the food prepared and shared. Nancy’s family is grateful… Read More

NDSU announces academic honors list Several local students were among the 1,636 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2022 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify for the summer list. Local students named to the list include:… Read More