Sixth graders finish busy week with emotional ceremony By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas sixth grade teacher Chuck Wake was one of 10 out of a pool of more than 500 candidates to be awarded an inaugural HMH Lighthouse Award. Wake accepted the national award in a meaningful and emotional ceremony at the elementary school in Frazee in… Read More

Frazee native sells glass business, becomes flight attendant By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Trying to transition upstream when he began college is Noah Lamont’s explanation of his name change.  ¶  Anyone who attended Frazee-Vergas schools with him prior to his 1982 graduation likely remembers him as “Jim,” which was also his dad’s nickname.  ¶  When the eldest… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be completing a resurfacing project on Highway 34, from Becker County Road 29 to west of Osage, County Road 26/47 (old MN 225). During the bridge replacement at the Shell River, Highway 34 will close and thru-traffic will be detoured. Local traffic should expect daily lane closures, delays and… Read More

Council hears complaints about city blight By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council unanimously approved a beer and wine license for a new restaurant, The Gobbler Grub & Pub, during the second council meeting of the month on Wednesday, April 26. The new restaurant was represented by Alesia and David Jopp, along with Patrecia Rutledge. “We plan… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The sale of the land slated for Wannigan Regional Park is scheduled to officially close in the near future between property owner Greg Ness and the Frazee Community Development Corporation. The update was announced at Tuesday’s meeting of the Frazee Economic Development Authority. Wannigan Regional Park will be located in Burlington Township,… Read More

Contributed photo The Frazee Fire Department conducted live fire training burns that simulate a car fire Wednesday, April 26. The department trained with Mike Schwankl of Fire Instruction & Rescue Education to remain tactically and technically proficient in firefighting operations, no matter the situation we may be called to. The department is looking for more… Read More

Contributed photo Miss Frazee Marcella George, middle, and Miss Frazee Teen Katie Courneya dropped off a collection of donations from the Care Closet drive with Frazee-Vergas High School paraprofessional Dani Adams. The Closet is a resource for students to get essential items they need while at school. The Care Closet Drive boxes can be found… Read More

West Central Initiative is accepting applications through Monday, May 22, for Resilient Communities Grants, which will focus on creating a more sustainable and equitable region. Most grants will range from $3,000 to $10,000—although some may reach up to $25,000 based on scope, need, and impact.  To be eligible for a Resilient Communities Grant, your organization must serve… Read More

Contributed photo Hornet Academy students celebrated their school year with a program, certificates, snacks and photo booth last week. The Hornet Academy is for 4-year-olds and older. They meet either four days a week or two days a week for a full school day.

Activities support pedestrian and bicycle safety Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up to participate in Bike and Walk to School Day on Wednesday, May 3. The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is a fun and healthy way to promote safe biking and walking activities… Read More