As people kick off 2023, the need for blood hasn’t faded with the holiday season – blood must be constantly replenished and ready for those in need of lifesaving care every day. That’s why the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are teaming up this January during… Read More

Frazee defeats fourth ranked Holdingford By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets secured a win over Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, as well as a fourth place finish at the annual Rick Lee Duals on Saturday in Bemidji. Saturday’s tournament included wins over fourth ranked Holdingford, as well as 12th ranked United North Central. The Hornets are currently ranked as… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Fly Girls took first place at a conference meet in jazz in Bagley on Jan. 5. Following the top finish in jazz, the Fly Girls competed in a competitive meet in Alexandria on Jan. 7. The Fly Girls were unable to place in either jazz or high kick at the Alexandria meet…. Read More

Hornets to travel to NCE/U-H on Tuesday By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee outscored Breckenridge 29-23 in the second half, but they were ultimately unable to overcome a late Cowboys first half run and fell by a score of 72-55.  The Hornets trailed the Cowboys by single digits for much of the first half until the Cowboys went on… Read More

Pifher has come ‘full circle’ with new business By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Dan Pifher has creative energy, and he’s channeling it into Frazee. D&K Designs is already busy with custom cabinetry, and other projects will include custom furniture, single room remodels, and finished work.  “We have a vision for the community,” Pifher said of the dreams he and… Read More

Frazee favorite is a walking town museum By Robert Williams Editor Lou Graham is a regular sight riding around Frazee on his bicycle. Lately, some people have noticed and wondered why he was riding his old bike with a leg off the pedal. “My shoes are worn out,” he said. “The old bike don’t have no brakes.”   A… Read More

Abortion protection first on the list of bill proposals By Robert Williams Editor When Minnesota Democrats flipped the senate in November’s election and gained a trifecta of power in state government for the first time since 2013, party leaders suggested that some of the first items to be pursued in the opening legislative session of 2023 were… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County welcomed Robert Lahman to the Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the first meeting of the year in Fergus Falls.  Commissioner Lahman was elected in November after defeating outgoing chair Betty Murphy in a tight race. Lahman received 2,574 votes (51.42 percent) to Murphy’s 2,419 (48.32 percent). Lahman grew up… Read More

Contributed photo Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, right, congratulates deputy Pat Pickar who recently completed all four phases of the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association Institute for Credible Leadership (ICLD). The ICLD is a four-phase, online, leadership learning system offered through the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association. It is an educational journey designed as a comprehensive introduction to… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams County Engineer Charles Grotte provided the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners with a highway department update that included a study on the 40 miles per hour speed limit on County Road 4 in Vergas. The study recommended no change to the speed limit.