Capital campaign continues for new facility By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Lions diversified their support for veterans by donating $1,000 to Patriot Assistance Dogs (PAD) in Detroit Lakes on Wednesday, April 17, following a group tour of the new facility.   ¶  “We are very excited to come visit and learn about the facility,” said… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Economic Development Consultant Karen Pifher and City Administrator Stephanie Poegel presented an update to the Becker County Board of Commissioners to discuss recent business momentum in Frazee at last week’s commissioner’s meeting in Detroit Lakes. “More than anything, we’re just really excited about everything happening in Frazee,” said Pifher on Tuesday, April 16…. Read More

Frazee-Vergas High School will be transformed on Saturday night for the annual prom and grand march festivities. The annual celebration kicks off on Saturday with downtown Frazee pictures beginning at 3:30 p.m.  Grand march will be held at the high school beginning at 4:30 p.m., while prom and the meal will be held at the Countryside… Read More

Sleeping bags are distributed via the Becker County Food Pantry to people in need   The Detroit Lakes area Knights of Columbus are again requesting people to donate sleeping bags that are sitting in a closet/storage collecting dust.  These used, functional (the zippers work), sleeping bags are then distributed, via the Becker County Food Pantry, to… Read More

Contributed photo The Prom Potty continues to make its way around town allowing for cute photo opportunities and a chance to support this year’s prom committee. Prom will be held on Saturday, April 27. Doors open at 4 p.m., at the high school with the Grand March scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.

Zebra mussels found along shoreline of the Clay County lake The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lee Lake, near the city of Hawley in Clay County.  A lake property owner contacted the DNR after noticing zebra mussels along the shoreline and attached to a rock. A DNR invasive… Read More

Minnesota turkey season to be held through the end of May With tens of thousands of hunters set to hunt wild turkeys between now and the end of May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages them all to prioritize safety and remember a safe hunt is a successful hunt. Hunting overall is a safe activity, and… Read More

Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at… Read More

The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota Senate District 2 held its Endorsing Convention on Tuesday, April 9, at the Bemidji Eagles Club in Bemidji. There were 31 delegates representing district 2A and 26 delegates representing 2B, for a total of 57 delegates participating. DFL Delegates from House District 2A endorsed Reed Olson of Bemidji as their candidate… Read More

Perham Public Schools was recently awarded a $100,000 Youth Skills and Training grant, which was announced by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. They are one of 17 schools in the state to be selected for this grant. The purpose of the grant is to receive funding to develop and expand programs to offer meaningful career… Read More