Acoustic vibes
Emily Borowski performs an acoustic set during the Blondeau Fine Arts Festival at the Kennedy Secondary School Monday night. The festival featured a wide variety ... Read more
Editor's picks
Developers join forces to repurpose Kirkbride
Two entities will join forces in an effort to redevelop the Regional Treatment Center. The end product that’s proposed would be an executive wellness center ... Read more | 3 comments

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Bill designed to help states manage cormorant population
Last week, Rep. Collin Peterson introduced the Cormorant Management and Natural Resources Protection Act in coordination with Rep. Bachmann. This bipartisan legislation is designed to ... Read more
Gypsy Rose offers high fashion
Located in what was formerly Timeless Wonders, Ottertail’s newest shop looks to bring residents a unique style. Opened in April, Gypsy Rose boutique offers a ... Read more
Knorr finalist for Princess Kay
Johanna Knorr of Pelican Rapids is a finalist for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Knorr is one of 12 women throughout ... Read more
Small news item captures imagination of developer
It was a small newspaper brief in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about the Regional Treatment Center’s possible demolition that caught the eye of Terrence Scholz. ... Read more
Olson resigns from Otter Tail Corp. board
Only a week after the results of their first quarter were released, the Otter Tail Corporation will be looking for a new board member. The ... Read more
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Sports
Twins’ give grant to Fergus baseball
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund Committee selected the Fergus Falls Youth Baseball Organization to receive a $10,000 grant award from its “Fields for Kids Program” ... Read more
- Erichsen wins 2013 Fargo Marathon
- Arrows end season with 10-2 win
- Knights’ bats finish off Panthers 9-4
Record
Wahpeton robbery suspects arrested
Two suspects were arrested in connection to an armed robbery that happened at Northside Tesoro at about 2:05 a.m. May 17, according to a news ... Read more
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- Biker hurt in crash with car
- Potato barn hit by lightning, catches fire
Obituaries
Mae L. Benson, 72, of Fargo
Mae Benson, formerly of Detroit Lakes, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at Essentia Health in Fargo. Mae was born May 1, 1941, in Fergus Falls, ... Read more
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Editorials
Future of school at stake
We congratulate residents of the Rothsay School District for passing a $19 million referendum to construct a new school. While it certainly wasn’t outwardly mentioned, ... Read more
Columns
Choosing a beneficiary for your IRA or 401(k)
Selecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other assets. With retirement benefits, ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Handicapped parking is for those with handicaps
That’s what the sign tells us. If you don’t have a handicap license plate or a card to hang or be placed somewhere it can ... Read more | 3 comments
Hot Issues
Vernon work to begin in August
It’s no secret that the Vernon Avenue area running in front of Lake Region Healthcare is riddled with pot holes. If all goes according to ... Read more
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