On Dec. 28, 2021, the Merickel family of Wadena contributed $100,000 to the construction of Tri-County Health Care’s new building project. Merickel Lumber and Ace Hardware have long been partners with Tri-County Health Care and the Foundation, supporting building projects and events like the Golf Classic and the All Heart Gala.   Jim and Jane Merickel… Read More

The United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena counties are now accepting Community Investment grant applications from 501c3 tax-exempt organizations interested in applying for program funding.  Application and guidelines are available on the United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena counties website at www.uwotw.org.  Priority areas for program funding include:    • Education: Helping children and youth… Read More

Otter Tail County has over 2,000 lane miles to plow Plowing Otter Tail County roads is a matter of public safety. County snowplow drivers are a dedicated crew. The removal of snow and ice from county roads is the most important job for the Highway Department Maintenance personnel during the winter. Sometimes these heroes are… Read More

Aby Wolf to host special show on Jan. 15 in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host Aby Wolf and Champagne Confetti for an evening of new works for strings, voices, percussion and electronics. The music will be performed by a cast of renowned musicians and friends at the NY Mills City… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents, in light of ongoing Covid-19 challenges, need to double down their efforts in order to stay healthy in 2022. Otter Tail County Public Health Director Jody Lien, speaking to county board members in late December 2021, said that Otter Tail County continues to be identified by the Center for… Read More

The first baby born at Tri-County Health Care in 2022 is Natalie Josephine Hassa. She was born on Jan. 3, 2022 at 9:11 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Her sibling is Braxton Grewe. “It feels great; she is precious,” said Leah Oberg, the mother of the new year’s baby.  Oberg… Read More

WCI has been partnering with communities since 1986 Four new team members have joined West Central Initiative (WCI) in the areas of community planning, operations and accounting.   WCI has been partnering with communities in the region since 1986.  “We all share a dream of west central Minnesota as vibrant and welcoming, a corner of the world… Read More

Rural Perham resident requests trap notification By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum  Harley, a wee rascal that resembles a miniture lab, came into Amanda Femling’s life unexpectedly. He almost left in the same manner.  The rural Perham dog went for a stroll in the woods to find himself in an animal trap.  “I understand having traps in the country,”… Read More

The group of Minnesota citizens that monitors fish and wildlife spending by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is in place for 2022. DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen appointed 15 new members and reappointed four people to the oversight committees that are responsible for reviewing the DNR’s annual game and fish fund report in detail and, following… Read More

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this Saturday, Jan. 15, through Monday, Jan. 17. During the weekend, Minnesota residents can go ice fishing for free if they are fishing with a child 15 years old or younger. Minnesotans 15 years old or younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year. “Ice fishing is lots… Read More