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With a knack for detailed imagery that is out of this world, Erin Morgenstern's second novel, "The Starless Sea" gives notes of a completely revamped version of "Alice in Wonderland," with an entirely different settin…

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The city of Fergus Falls is reporting a water main leak on East Vernon Avenue on the north side of the street.

Hosting the Storm of Sauk Rapids-Rice, on April 18, the Fergus Falls Otters picked up a thrilling 8-7 victory, in Central Lakes Conference play.

Hosting the Alexandria Cardinals in a softball doubleheader, at Delagoon Park on April 18, the Fergus Falls Otters split the twin bill in Central Lakes Conference play.

With summer just around the corner, the Fergus Falls American Legion Post 30 baseball team will be holding tryouts on April 24, at 6:15 p.m. at Legion Field. This tryout is for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The Fergus Falls Otters boys golf squad battled cool and windy conditions, on April 18, finishing fourth as a team in their first Central Lakes Conference meet of the year.


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With a knack for detailed imagery that is out of this world, Erin Morgenstern's second novel, "The Starless Sea" gives notes of a completely revamped version of "Alice in Wonderland," with an entirely different setting and a brand new cast of characters. 

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How did I end up filling a small carry-on suitcase with 35 pounds of books? Great question. I would love to tell you! Last week, I flew to Columbus, Ohio to attend the Public Library Association Conference (PLA). This three-day event offered library workers and supporters access to more than…

Don’t chuck those seed catalogs even if you don’t plan to send for seeds. But only if they originate in the upper tier, i.e. the cold states. There is a plethora of information in those pages. For instance, if you plan to plant a tree this spring. A seed catalog can tell you how tall and wid…

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In our dynamic political landscape, disagreements are expected, even necessary, for a healthy democracy. However, there are fundamental principles that transcend party lines, principles that should unite us all. Chief among these is the rejection of violence and threatening behaviors.

The impressive oak of my far woods died a couple years ago. Not stricken by a rogue blast of wind but in a quiet solitary way. Now standing in weakened form, the forces of weather along with hammering beaks and boring of insects are taking a final toll on the aged lifeless burr oak.

As I made my way through the freshly fallen snow, there was evidence I wasn’t the first one who’d taken this path today. Animal tracks of various critters were all over the place, and as my fascination with them began years ago – it resurrected anew.

I recently watched the Minnesota Gopher girls basketball team play in the NIT Championship game. Sadly, the Gophers lost to St. Louis University, but they never gave up, after losing Mara Braun to an injury in mid-season. In the NIT tournament they beat Pacific University, North Dakota State…

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