Routing study completed with time to examine multiple options for connections By Robert Williams Editor The completion of the Heartland Trail routing study and options were discussed at the Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, along with future plans regarding connectivity westward to complete the connection to Moorhead. The study explored opportunities, challenges,… Read More

Ditterich, Summers leaving EDA/HRA board By Robert Williams Editor Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) Regional Manager Jordan Grossman announced Vergas was one of three successful applicants to the Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP), an innovative community engagement process designed to increase the supply of high quality affordable child care in rural communities. The announcement was made… Read More

Do you see the flags dotted across cemeteries on Memorial Day and wonder who does that? Memorial Day is observed every year “to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.”   To honor the deceased service men and women an American flag is placed on their graves. This task is done by various service… Read More

Former Miss Frazee an award winner and planned speaker at the event By Robert Williams Editor National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota celebrated outstanding advocates and organizations advancing mental health at its 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon, held during the organization’s annual conference, including Vikingland Community Support Program of Alexandria. Vikingland was represented at the luncheon… Read More

Producers donate soy-based firefighting foam to local fire departments Across local fire departments and state agencies, SoyFoam’s feel-good story is spreading throughout Minnesota.   This spring, the farmer-led Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSRandPC) launched the soy checkoff-supported SoyFoam campaign, “Planting to Protect: From Farm to Flame.” The council is offering more than 40 organized soybean… Read More

Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented for all U.S. beef producers at $1 per head.  Currently, producers pay $1 per… Read More

Local organization was honored at Hunger and Health Summit The YMCA of the Northern Sky is honored to receive the Rural Resilience Award from the Cass Clay Hunger Coalition, presented during the eighth Annual Hunger and Health Summit held on October 30 at MSUM.  The Summit brings together community leaders, organizations, and advocates dedicated to building… Read More

Small communities are eligible for grants between $2,000-20,000 for energy planning activities, improving energy efficiency Towns with populations under 15,000 in west central Minnesota are eligible for $2,000-$20,000 grants to support energy planning activities and improve energy efficiency. Other local units of government, such as a township, school district, parks district, or any combination of those… Read More

Aho begins his 13th season as head coach By Chris Cody UMary Athletics Communications The University of Mary wrestling team took gold in five weight classes in their season opener at the Jimmie Open. Luke Tweeton, Michael Murillo, Anthony Nunes, Jacob Strausbaugh (wrestling unattached), and Kale Baumann (wrestling unattached) each won in their respective weight classes. No. 6… Read More

Contributed photo Jayden Sonnenberg and Ruby Eckert represented Frazee in the Heart O’ Lakes all-conference game at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton High School on Sunday night. The duo were the two representatives from Frazee playing in the game.