Contributed photo Otter Tail Power Company made a $5,000 donation to support CornerStone Community and Youth Center in Frazee on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Photo by Robert Williams Olivia Wurst and Pete Ohman were crowned the 2023-24 Frazee-Vergas high school Homecoming Queen and King Monday, Oct. 9. Olivia is the daughter of Kelly Wurst and Kelly Lund. Pete is the son of Shawn and Tresa Ohman.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in East Leaf Lake, near Henning in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the Minnesota DNR after finding zebra mussels on equipment being removed from East Leaf Lake for the season. A Minnesota DNR invasive species specialist found five zebra mussels… Read More

Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) has named Perham Living Home Health Care a Superior Performer in its SHPBest™ program for 2022; one of only two organizations in Minnesota to make the distinguished list. To be recognized as a Superior Performer, a home health care provider must rank in the top 20 percent in patient satisfaction. Created to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Cool weather is finally here! No more sweating of the back fat for me. We got the 49 calves at home vaccinated last weekend so they will be ready to be weaned in a month or so. The cows will be preggo checked around that time also and the ones… Read More

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… 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… 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