Wilfredo Enrique Toval, of Frazee, has been charged with felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, gross misdemeanor illegal possession of a firearm, and misdemeanor domestic assault. According to Becker County District Court records, law enforcement officers responded to a report of domestic violence in Frazee on Thursday, July 6.  Responding officers were met by Toval, who… Read More

A crash involving two people on a motorcycle and a deer injured both individuals in Amor Township northwest of Otter Tail Lake, according to  the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Larry Ray Kornovich, 71, and the passenger, Susan Katherine Kornovich, 71, both of Lake Park, suffered significant injuries and were flown from the scene via Life… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Kids from CornerStone Youth and Community Center were busy shucking corn outside the Event Center to supply the Community Club’s annual Corn Feed on Tuesday afternoon. Below: Miss Frazee Hailey Selly and Miss Frazee Teen Sophia Strand greeted visitors to the Event Center Tuesday, Aug. 15, during the Frazee Area Community… Read More

Otter Tail County’s Ditch and Drainage Systems team had a recurring problem: beavers continued to build dams that blocked drainage ditches in the County. The County’s Drainage Inspector, Colby Palmersheim, was determined to find an innovative solution. So, he built one: a Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler. “We have been basically trapping beaver and removing dams from… Read More

One of America’s fastest-growing private companies Inc. revealed that Lakeshirts ranks No. 113 for manufacturing firms on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.  The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour,… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum August 21, 2018 The Wolf Lake royalty has been crowned, and several ladies celebrated their new titles during the Wolf Lake Harvest Festival pageant on Friday, Aug. 17. The Lions Hall was filled with cheers of congratulations as Kelsie Heyer was named Miss Wolf Lake. The 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Jennie… Read More

By Cody Hill CHILL Report Fall is in the air; some trees are starting to change colors and it is time to start thinking of fall patterns.  Monday morning it was 48 degrees as I was launching the boat for my trip.  Fall is the time to start pulling bigger minnows and holding on to that pole! … Read More

The 14th Annual Ole’s Ride will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26, dedicated to honoring the memory of Richard “Ole” Barten, who fought cancer until his passing in February 2011. During his final months, Ole received compassionate care from Hospice of the Red River Valley, leaving an impact on his loved ones. Ole’s family initiated… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly $174 million dollars to clear highways during the 2022-23 winter season, the most ever spent for snow and ice operations and nearly 25% higher than the most recent five-year average. MnDOT crews also faced the most severe weather conditions in Minnesota in more than a decade, according to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Thursday evening, I sent out 14 letters to residents/property owners for city ordinance violations. These violations were for grass and weeds, inoperable vehicles and other public nuisances. The grass and weed violators have 5 days to be in compliance and the others have 30 days. After the 30 days those… Read More