Frazee-Vergas School District sets 2025 proposed pay levy at 6.66 percent By Robert Williams Editor Former board member Simon George was appointed in mid-October to fill the vacancy left by former Chair Kimberly Antonsen and will complete the remainder of the term until January of 2027, according to Chairman Nathan Matejka.  ¶  George made his first… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Outgoing Mayor Julie Bruhn concluded her final Vergas City Council meeting with her State of the City address on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The following is Bruhn’s speech in its entirety: “After months of community engagement, in 2022 the city published a City Comprehensive Plan that set the vision for Vergas thru the year 2036…. Read More

Contributed photo Friends gathered in Red Willow Heights and enjoyed a warm on Saturday Dec 7. It was a great day to make a snowman before the cold weather moved in. Among those who made a snowman were Brecken, Brynlee, Rosalee, Andrew, Jett, Dominique and Cru with Frosty.

Frazee City Council continues discussions on ‘flushable’ wipes problem By Robert Williams Editor A computational error will have most Frazee residents thinking they are paying more city taxes than they actually will be. City Administrator Stephanie Poegel explained the error to residents in attendance and the city council at the Truth in Taxation public hearing and… Read More

During the festive season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Otter Tail County’s Safe Communities Coalition, and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office are urging drivers to stay safe with a simple but critical reminder: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI. This high-visibility impaired driving… Read More

During the festive season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Otter Tail County’s Safe Communities Coalition, and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office are urging drivers to stay safe with a simple but critical reminder: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI. This high-visibility impaired driving… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Frazee Community Club President Tom Watson, far right, presents the $100 prize for best entry in the Merry Frazee Christmas Snowplow parade to the Frazee City Public Works team: Kevin Renollet, Jesse Grossman and Larry Stephenson Friday, Dec. 13. CornerStone and GROW were the runners-up receiving $50. Anderson Bus Company placed third ($25).

Seim selected for one-year agreement on selling lots By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) elected to use a local realtor in Jena (Rader) Seim, accepting her proposal for completing the sale of open lots in the Red Willow Heights subdivision. Seim works for The Brandenburg Crew of eXp Realty, based in Fargo. Her… Read More

Perham Living has announced that Annette Riestenberg, RN, has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Award. This recognition highlights Annette’s compassion, wisdom, and desire to uplift others, including both residents and colleagues.  The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate extraordinary care and make a difference in their communities, and Riestenberg is a shining example of what… Read More

A new study shows crypto scams are surging this holiday season and Minnesota ranks No. 19 in the nation, losing a record $75.3 Million last year and No. 18 with 17.1 victims per 100,000 residents. Inboxes and social media feeds are being flooded with crypto scams exploiting pain points that arise during the holidays. This includes… Read More