Sponsorships will be for up to $500 apiece As communities look ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe space for all is vital.  West Central Initiative is once again offering support to communities that want to explore ways to be more welcoming by participating in Welcoming Week 2023. This annual national event is… Read More

Courses are sponsored by the department of public safety Have you been riding your machine for 10, 20, or even 30 years…and think you know it all? Do you want to challenge yourself? Take a one-day course and see what you’ve got.   The “Advanced” and “Expert” courses will take bikers to another level skill- wise…. Read More

Study estimates $1.8 million  for piping, pumping work  By Robert Willams Editor Frazee residents Doug and Maria Demski spoke during the open forum about flooding issues at the intersection of Elm and Second Street Northwest near the water tower at the second monthly meeting of the Frazee city council Wednesday, March 29, at the Fire Hall. The… Read More

Rooftop inspection needed prior to removal By Robert Willams Editor The demolition of the Sanders Oil Company and the former Seip Drug building is getting closer to happening according to discussions at the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) Tuesday, March 28. Community Economic Development Associates’ consultant Don Lorsung was inside the former Seip building with Excavating Contractor… Read More

Cancer survivor in pursuit of a Dream Chopper By Robert Willams Editor Frazee native and Class of 1981 graduate Bill Bunnis is attempting to earn a dream chopper build through a veterans fundraiser while in recovery from prostate cancer. Dream Chopper supports Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) in their mission to provide resources and services promoting… Read More

New water source for watercraft rinse station in Perham By Robert Williams Editor Planning continues to connect the Heart of the Lakes trail, a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail connecting the communities of Perham and Pelican Rapids via Maplewood State Park, with the city of Vergas and Dent. Tuesday, the Otter Tail Board of Commissioners… Read More

Brad Bachmann’s influence carries family forward By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent A whiteboard at Lakes Processing in Detroit Lakes holds a vital message: “Team: Two or more people working together for a common goal! Team Lakes Processing works here.” “Mom (Sarah Bachmann) wrote that seven or eight years ago, when me and my brothers got in a… Read More

Tire deflation devices used to stop vehicle from fleeing Bobby James Newborn, 20 of East Grand Forks, was arrested for Fleeing a Police Officer, felony Possession of Marijuana, and outstanding felony warrants Tuesday, March 28, after a high speed chase that began in Frazee. At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Tuesday, a state trooper asked for assistance… Read More

Charges stem to allegations against a minor Jeremiah Richard Dahring, of Frazee, has been charged with felony first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Becker County District Court. Dahring, 36, was also charged with felony privacy interference through the use of cell phone cameras, hidden cameras. Dahring is accused of sexual offenses against a girl under… Read More