Palace owners celebrate one year in business By Robert Williams Editor Friday, Oct. 6 marks one year in business for David and Debbie Streiff, owners of the Palace Cafe in Frazee. That year has been a challenge, but a profitable pursuit creating a place for the community to gather and providing a consistent mainstay for diners in… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Maggie Rousu, the executive director of the White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP) gave a presentation on the mission and diverse ways the project provides goods and services to White Earth Nation on a visit to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee Thursday, Sept. 28. The WELRP was… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Kids of all ages had plenty of options for fun at the second annual Vergas Hairyman Festival from old-time games, to working their way through the ninja course and aiming at a Hairyman-shaped target in the archery contest. The festival featured warm weather and plenty of activities for people of all ages… Read More

Building will be remodeled for expanded city offices By Robert Williams Editor After much discussion, the Vergas City Council unanimously approved the city’s purchase of 131 East Main Avenue to house the city offices after holding a public comment session and special council meeting on Wednesday, Sep 27, at the Event Center. The extra session was called after… Read More

By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Frazee Lions members invite the community to celebrate their club’s 50th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 15, with an open house at the Frazee Event Center, 2-4 p.m. The event will include light refreshments, a cash bar and a brief program at 2:30 p.m., with club president Jerry Bellefeulle as the Master of Ceremonies… Read More

Two local youth are among 29 chosen statewide Imagine representing an entire statewide organization and working with thousands of people from every part of Minnesota as a teenager.  This year, Nathan Blashack and Madison Pesek have earned that opportunity. Blashack and Pesek are two of 29 outstanding youths who were selected to serve as Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors,… Read More

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Hardworking Seniors Act.  “Across the country, hard working seniors have been unable to contribute to their health savings account (HSA), because they have begun receiving Medicare,” said Rep. Fischbach. “Seniors across Minnesota’s 7th District have reached out for my help, and I am proud to introduce the Hardworking Seniors Act,… Read More

Members discuss $400,000 grant to the project, loss to the city  By Robert Williams Editor The future Northern Dental Access Center (NDAC) was discussed at the meeting of the Frazee City Council onWednesday, Sept. 27.  In August, a tentative agreement was reached between the city of Frazee and Northern Dental Access Center on the purchase of the downtown… Read More

The Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) in Itasca County and the Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary SNA in Clearwater County will be the first forests in Minnesota to officially join the national Old-Growth Forest Network on Oct. 12-13. The Old-Growth Forest Network is a nonprofit working to connect people with nature by creating a voluntary national… Read More

Bain is one of 16,000 finalists nationwide to be selected for the honor Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship program.  Perham senior Jaxon Bain was named one of the semifinalists. These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition… Read More