By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Legion Post 15 dropped a pair of one-run games to Wadena last Monday night.  In the opening game of the night, Post 15 broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning when Asher Blaine scored on a Drew Mekalson sacrifice fly to right field to make the score… Read More

By Perham Public Schools Longtime Perham Yellowjacket Head Cross Country Coach Jeff Morris will have to make room in his trophy case for another prestigious honor. It was announced by the Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Association that Morris will be inducted into its Hall of Fame on Sunday,  July 20 at its ceremony at 4 p.m.    “When… Read More

GreenStep City recognized for work to conserve resources  The City of Vergas received an award for achieving Steps 1 and 2 in the Minnesota GreenStep program. Vergas is one of 154 participating cities and Tribal nations in the 15-year-old challenge, assistance, and recognition program. “This award shows community members and other cities across Minnesota that the… Read More

Vergas Lion and past District Governor Jay Norby was awarded the Ambassador of Good Will Award at a presentation in Las Vegas, Nevada at the USA Lions Summit on June 29, 2025. The Ambassador of Good Will is the highest, most prestigious award presented by Lions International. It is given to members who have distinguished themselves… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Hundreds came out to celebrate Jay Estenson and The Yak Shack Beauty Salon and Tanning’s 50 year anniversary on Tuesday, July 1 in downtown Frazee. A meal was provided, along with treats from Frazee’s soon-to-be-open businesses Mama’s Pizzeria N’ Scoops and Home Sweet Bakehouse, along with entertainment provided by Tim Eggebraaten. Estenson… Read More

Invasive carp previously fitted with acoustic tags have led the Minnesota DNR and its state and federal partners to a school of invasive carp in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River at the confluence of the Root River in Minnesota, near La Crosse, Wisconsin. “Tracking tagged invasive carp like these help us identify where the fish… Read More

‘The devastation was incredible,’ Chief Walker By Robert Williams Editor Six volunteer Frazee firefighters traveled to Bemidji on Monday, June 23 to provide aid and disaster relief to firefighters and residents of the Bemidji area. While in Bemidji from Monday through Wednesday, each firefighter worked 40 hours on the job, according to Frazee Fire Chief Adam Walker. Walker… Read More

Andersons awarded for community service A Frazee family was honored during the 23rd Annual Celebration of Heroes banquet hosted by the United Way of Becker County at the Historic Holmes Theater on Thursday, April 24, in Detroit Lakes. Erik and Elise Anderson, along with their children: Thomas, Nora, Rosie, Samuel, Kate, Michael and Benny, were given… Read More

Water issues dominate most of the meeting By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council continued discussions and ultimately voted unanimously to remove the request for proposals to develop the Mickelson property, a 4.05-acre parcel owned by the City of Frazee that is available for potential development, possibly for multi-family or senior living projects. The other option… Read More

Summer mural and Artists on Main projects underway By Robert Williams Editor The council approved a Frazee Community Development Corporation (FCDC) request to apply for a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant funding for an archeological study to be used for future use of the east side of the Otter Tail River through Wannigan Regional Park.  Funds… Read More