Local antique dealer takes over Wild Rose
The little flower shop on the corner has a new home. Just over a week ago, local antique dealer and businessman Richard “Herby” Herbrandson purchased ... Read more | 1 comment
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Fergus ‘Relay For Life’ to celebrate 20th
The community is welcome to attend an event this weekend that honors loved ones, raises money and celebrates survivors. The American Cancer Society Relay For ... Read more

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Aastad Church plans salad supper
Aastad Lutheran Church will serve its annual salad supper at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at the church. Speaker will be Jan Arneson from Starbuck, who started ... Read more
Overnight I-94 closures planned at Highway 78 on June 20, 24
DETROIT LAKES — Motorists on Interstate 94 will experience two overnight closures at Highway 78 near Ashby over the next week, weather permitting. Crews will ... Read more
Promoters make case for e-gambling
The future of charitable gambling came to Fergus Falls on Monday night, and promoters made a push for local organizations to go electronic. Allied Charities ... Read more
Council hears first reading on sign ordinance
It was the first reading of the temporary sign ordinance for Fergus Falls at the city council meeting Monday. The ordinance is a result of ... Read more | 4 comments
Bill would name federal courthouse after judge
The federal courthouse in downtown Fergus Falls could have a new name after the current legislative session. Last week, Rep. Collin Peterson introduced a bill ... Read more
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- Johnson elected to aging services board
- Solar power topic of LREC annual meeting
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- SummerFest big at RTC | 1 comment
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- RTC developers veterans in hotel construction
- An unexpected role
- Lakeland Hospice recognized as We Honor Veterans Partner
- FF City Council moves to electronic packets
Sports
Knudson, Fergus 18U take two from Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES — Sadie Knudson was able to record a pair of wins Tuesday as the Fergus Falls 18U softball team swept a doubleheader versus ... Read more
- I-94 to host inaugural World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car series
- Otter Tail Central splits doubleheader
- Chamber to honor Gervais
Record
22-year-old cited for non-emergency calls
A 22-year-old Henning man was cited for misdemeanor misuse of 911 calls, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. He reportedly made three 911 ... Read more
- UTV driver hits tree, injures father
- Driver damages golf course fence
- Fire reported at French grain elevator
Obituaries
Norman Albertson, 98, of Twin Valley
Norman Albertson, 98, of Twin Valley, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Twin Valley Living Center. Norman Albertson was born Aug. 1, 1914, at Syre, ... Read more
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Editorials
Residents provide reasons to celebrate
The media is often criticized for sensationalizing negative stories, but after reviewing the past few days, we have found that our best news has come ... Read more
Columns
Correct tools needed for everything
There is, it is said, a correct tool for every purpose, every job. Or so it ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Outdoor bands are too loud
The volume of the band playing at the VFW on Friday night, June 14, 2013, was too loud. When permits are issued, a decibel limit ... Read more
Hot Issues
Council agrees on RTC developer
The Regional Treatment Center is on its way to being redeveloped and saved from demolition. The Fergus Falls City Council passed a resolution during a ... Read more | 4 comments
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