Libraries across Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s seven-county region are offering free COVID-19 tests through a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health.  The tests are available while supplies last in Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s branch libraries, which are located in Ada, Bagley, Barnesville, Breckenridge, Climax, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Fertile, Fosston, Hawley, Mahnomen, McIntosh and Moorhead.  COVID-19 tests… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds Minnesotans that the Great Minnesota Ski Pass, which allows cross-country skiers of all levels to enjoy the extensive state ski trail system, is available for purchase. “Many Minnesotans love to embrace winter, and cross-country skiing is a wonderful opportunity to explore the state and get exercise at the same… Read More

Trails are open effective Dec. 1, not groomed due to a lack of snow By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Several conditions must be met before trails… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Frazee residents braved chilly temps aided by small fire pits along Main Avenue to watch the annual Snowplow Parade Saturday night, Dec. 3. The parade began in 2012 and is the highlight of A Merry Frazee Christmas festival that included multiple appearances from Santa Claus around town, a craft and vendor show,… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams The annual Small Town Christmas celebration in Vergas featured a little bit of everything on Saturday. Children and families were able to visit with Santa Claus, while a Live Nativity and petting zoo was set up on main street in Vergas. The event also included the reading of the Christmas Story, as… Read More

Four of five members vote to proceed with project By Robert Willams Editor The Frazee City Council approved the Wannigan Regional Park resolution to allow for the purchase of the land and for the project to move forward with continued fundraising at the latest council meeting Monday, Nov. 21. The resolution passed 4-1, with mayor-elect Mark Flemmer providing the lone… Read More

Top candidate of seven applicants chosen by council By Robert Willams Editor The City of Frazee received seven applicants to replace Jordin Roberts as city administrator and selected Stephanie Poegel, the current city clerk/treasurer of the City of Audubon as Roberts’ replacement. Poegel is transitioning from her current position. Her last day there is Friday, Dec…. Read More

Selander named high school’s Teacher of the Year By Robert Willams Editor Music Director Brian Selander is one of the rare teachers who gets to instruct a student’s near full life-cycle of education beginning in fifth grade with music training from the first to last note. After 13 years in the position and creating a program… Read More

A recycling program of plastic bags has begun in Vergas to benefit the Vergas Pickleball community. The four new courts were completed this summer and the Vergas Pickleball Committee is continuing fundraising to complete and finalize future plans for signage, a storage container, paddles, balls and landscaping.  The recycling program is a new way to add to… Read More

Snow Plow Parade to be held Saturday night in Frazee By Chad Koenen Publisher Santa Claus will be the man of the hour on Saturday as he stops by Frazee as part of the annual Merry Frazee Christmas. The day will get underway with Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Frazee… Read More