Perham grad offers TaeKwonDo classes and magic shows By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Nick Bretz is bringing kicks and tricks to the Perham community. The TaeKwonDo teacher is also a magician that offers family-friendly classes and magic shows.  It was around the time Bretz entered first grade that he found the two activities that would become… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Affordable housing—it’s something just about every city across the country wants more of, but few are able to get a leg up on in their community. The New York Mills EDA may have found a leg up on the competition to attracting new affordable housing to the community after hearing a presentation from… Read More

By Jenna Baker Correspondent At the October meeting, the Ottertail City Council heard from Bob Schlieman, of Apex Engineering, who provided the council with an update on the assessment plan for the Happy Acres Development. He presented two options for the council to decide upon before the public hearing. The first option included no assessments for “Parcel… Read More

Trunk or treats set for Sunday afternoon By Chad Koenen Publisher If one trunk or treat is fun, having three may be a little piece of heaven.  On Sunday, two trunk or treats will be held in Ottertail, and another one in New York Mills as local children will have the chance to stock up on enough… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter As road construction around Otter Tail County continues, one of this year’s larger projects have been completed. The County Highway 8 bridge northeast of Perham, known locally as “Shasky’s Bridge,” was finished this past week. The bridge, built in 1959, had a sufficiency rating of 58.20 and was noted to have structural deficiency. … Read More

Event was canceled last year due to COVID-19 By Tucker Henderson Reporter   After last year’s COVID-19-related hiatus, the annual community carnival will be returning to the New York Mills school this year. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 19 from 4-7 p.m. The night will include a community meal, silent auction and a multitude… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported four minor injuries in a single-vehicle traffic accident just west of Deer Creek at 10:04 p.m. on Oct. 18. The accident took place at the intersection of Highway 50 and 550th Avenue. A rollover was reported. Deputies said the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 42-year-old Eric Ortega of… Read More

Beginning Monday, Oct. 25, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will lead a second intensive invasive carp removal effort in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wis. Thirty-four silver carp were captured in Pool 8 during the first interagency carp removal operation in April. These MUM exercises weredesigned as part of a response… Read More

October is Bat Month, so all are invited to learn from Melissa Boman, bat researcher with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, who will discuss the benefits of bats and why many consider them great backyard visitors. The webinar is part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series, which aims to give participants quick,… Read More

Locally owned used car lot has been a part of New York Mills community since 1986 By Chad Koenen Publisher Thirty-five years after Gilbert Wegscheid began selling used cars in New York Mills, Gibb’s #10 Sales continues to sell quality used vehicles at an affordable price. The business was started in 1986, and even though the… Read More