Accessible, transparent care without the red tapeBy Robert Williams – Editor Owner and Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Ashley Schultz just celebrated the first month of being open for business at her new cash-pay clinic, Lakes Country Healthcare, in Detroit Lakes. “We’re getting going,” Schultz said. “It’s not steady or predictable, yet.” Lakes Country Healthcare (LCH) is a complete… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss a potential apartment building next to Dollar General with Turnkey Solutions & Development Vice President Jason Francis. “Basically, we’re just getting started on it with some concept drawings to see what we can put together with that site,” Francis said…. Read More

June is Great Outdoors Month, a perfect time to highlight our abundant natural resources, celebrate Minnesota’s dedication to conservation, and get outdoors to enjoy the incredible recreation activities available here. In 2019, the U.S. Senate officially designated June as Great Outdoors Month. It was created to encourage people to get outside and enjoy nature and to… Read More

Twenty-fifth annual event set for Saturday, June 13 By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Ride, the world’s largest RMH charity motorcycle ride held annually in New York Mills (NYM), is celebrating its 25th anniversary Saturday, June 13. That day bikers will leave the NYM VFW at 12 noon sharp, take a 40-mile ride with… Read More

West Central Initiative awarded $600,000 in grants to 72 organizations across the region, including CornerStone and FCDC in Frazee. This year marked both the largest number of organizations funded in West Central Initiative’s 40-year grantmaking history and the highest number of grant applications ever received. Grants support organizations advancing civic engagement, environmental sustainability, social change, and… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced it has received two purchase agreements for properties in Red Willow Heights at the committee’s latest meeting Tuesday, May 26.  A special meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, at 3 p.m., at the Fire Hall to discuss the potential sales.  EDA sales in the development come… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor County Engineer Jodi Teich asked Otter Tail County Commissioners for a letter of support to be sent to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for a funding application to the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. RCE provides funding for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving the safety… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Frazee Community Development Corporation (FCDC) President Polly Andersen discussed the recent bonding bill passage that awarded FCDC and the city $1.85 million of a $2.45 million request to pave North River Loop and install city sewer and water infrastructure. The plan also includes an off-road trail beside the new road. “This is a… Read More

The Henning Lions Club completed its spring Highway Cleanup on Wednesday, May 13, along County Highway 16 just west of Henning, Minnesota. This service project supports Lions Clubs International’s Environmental Pillar—one of the organization’s eight global pillars of service. Ten members of the Henning Lions Club, including Club President Jon Dryer, volunteered their time to clean… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who see multiple dead fish in one area of a body of water to file a report by using a new online form or calling the state duty officer. “Reports from members of the public are an important way we receive information about fish mortality,” said Isaiah Tolo,… Read More