Hanson, Skerik to bring new items to the menu at the local bar/restaurant By Chad Koenen Publisher A joke between longtime friends Brandy Hanson and Aaron Garland came to fruition on March 1 as Hanson completed the purchase of Gateway Pub in downtown Henning. “Me and Aaron have been friends for a long time. We always… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) penalized Otter Tail County jail and placed the facility’s license on conditional status, effective immediately, last week. Under Minnesota Statute, the DOC downgraded the jail’s license to a Class I Facility, which brings a substantial reduction in capacity and imposes specific conditions of compliance. An investigation confirmed… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Most people don’t associate magic with Easter, but the Ottertail Business and Community Association has a unique trick up its sleeve this year—showcasing how to make better-than 6,000 colorful Easter eggs disappear in the blink of an eye. The annual OTBCA Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday at the community park in… Read More

Anderson to expand practice to NYM facility By Tucker Henderson Reporter When Dr. Rachel K. Grieger, DDS announced her impending retirement last year with a call for buyers for her practice, several people in the community reached out to whoever they knew in the profession to see if anyone would want to take over her dental practice… Read More

Low interest loans available to replace non-compliant sewage treatment systems By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents are reminded that the Minnesota Clean Water Partnership (CWP) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have awarded Otter Tail County with a grant to provide low interest loans to property owners to replace non-compliant subsurface sewage treatment… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office again reminds residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, of the need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. As for phone calls from scammers, never forward money or purchase iTune cards when a scammer says you need to send money to fix… Read More

Contributed photo Members of the Vining Lutheran Church quilt club standing in front of the recently completed storage closet at Vining Lutheran Church. The quilters meet Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. to piece and tie quilts from cotton materials. The group has already made 30 quilts that will be sent to Lutheran World Relief, 11… Read More

City rezones two lots to make way for business By Chad Koenen Publisher A pair of residential lots will be rezoned as commercial to make way for a new well drilling business in Ottertail. During its regularly scheduled meeting on March 14, the Ottertail City Council held a public hearing concerning a request to rezone two parcels… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher An expansive summer building project just got a little bigger at Henning School. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, the Henning School Board approved moving forward with replacing the two remaining sections of the 1995 roof at the school. The two portions of the roof were not included in the overall scope… Read More

New Community Responsive Funds available West Central Initiative has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its new Community Responsive Fund. Under the new partnership, West Central Initiative will work closely with Otto Bremer Trust to administer $350,000 in funds for grants up to… Read More