When Eye 2 Eye Optical opened its doors in March 2022, the father-son venture owned by Dave, Pete and TJ Gaustad, just ...

Recently, the Fergus Falls Education Association announced their 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Andrew Kowalski. He follows a long line of educators who have served the local school district ...

Minnesota residents can enjoy free entrance to all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29, as part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Free Park Day. This ...

I just so happen to have a love for Christmas that exceeds that of the average person. If I had a never-ending amount of ...

I know that receiving gifts is a love language. That isn't mine. I love to give gifts, which isn't a love language, but I think it should maybe be a ...

One of, if not, the best parts about being in this position as a writer (Or talking, given my background) is the ability to share thoughts and ideas I have with my fellow Fergus friends, Otter Tail ...

Keeping stockings simple is the trend of the times; but simple doesn't necessarily mean that the fun needs to be deflated from the Christmas morning tradition. From kids to adults to pets, stockings ...

A journey to Scotland is in order in Ava Reid's "Lady Macbeth," a fantastical retelling of Shakespearean favorite, "Macbeth," ...

In today's fast-paced world, it can feel like life is constantly moving at breakneck speed. We're bombarded with information, financial pressures and endless demands on our time. Amid all of this, ...

Friday night sleepovers and tap dancing are common memories for girls who grew up in the '80s. These little commonalities are among the cornerstones of the 40-year-long friendship of Jackie (Mehl) ...

When life changes in the blink of an eye, rebuilding can be a long and lonely journey. For Lea Oswald, having her family by her side after an illness left her unable to care for herself made all the ...

As I write this missive, we are experiencing our first snow of the season. Last night I set up my Dicken’s Village. ‘Tis the season, you know. I don’t know ...