Many area students are starting the countdown to holiday break, kicking off the season with concerts and programs to help get ...

Every generation has their own unique set of terms, specific to them, and them alone. From “groovy” to “as if,” there is a slang language created by each new age ...

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

It seems like each year around this time, we hear more and more about the importance of shopping local. In my opinion, there is a reason for that, especially this ...

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

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 ...

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 ...