Liquidation process to begin in February By Robert Williams Editor JCPenney in Detroit Lakes will begin a liquidation process in February with the store scheduled to permanently close in mid-May, according to a company spokesperson. JCPenney has been in retail for more than a century, but has recently faced ongoing issues, including filing for bankruptcy. According to the company… Read More

Students pursuing careers in the healthcare field are eligible for Perham Health’s Healthcare Careers Scholarship. Five scholarships of $1,000 each are available for students enrolled or planning to enroll in the healthcare field. Applicants must be residents of the Battle Lake, Frazee, Henning, Perham, or New York Mills school districts.    Interested individuals should complete the… Read More

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office announced that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train near Detroit Lakes on Monday, Jan. 23. Emergency dispatchers received a report of an eastbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe hitting and killing a pedestrian west of 230th Avenue, near Forest Hills Golf and RV Resort west of Detroit Lakes.  The individual… Read More

Entrepreneurial logistics will help shape the project’s future By Robert Williams Editor University of Minnesota graduate assistant Dalila Hussein made her first visit to Cornerstone last week to get a first-hand look at the project and discuss with board members how her hiring can benefit the program.  ¶  Hussein brings a lengthy entrepreneurial, research and project… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Two Frazee High School seniors were nominated for the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple ‘A’ award. Seniors Kate Vigen and Danny Graham were selected as the Arts, Academics and Athletics Award winners for the 2022-23 school year. Vigen and Graham advance to the award’s region process where two finalists will be recognized… Read More

Frazee values, faith and a pickle container pivot life plans By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Katie Dretsch Williams is leading a life of following her faith, and her dreams. Initially, those dreams including teaching. She credits God, as well as a Tupperware pickle container, with reframing that a bit. “I’m very goal-oriented,” said the Frazee High School three-sport… Read More

Sixth grade artists win at the local and district level By Robert Williams Editor Four sixth grade emerging artists from Frazee-Vergas Elementary School were awarded by four area Lions Clubs for their work in the Lions International Peace Poster competition. For over three decades, Lions Clubs around the globe have been sponsoring the art contest in schools… Read More

A benefit will be held for Stacy Moe Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m at Frazee High School. Moe is battling sarcoma cancer for the second time after being in remission for 11 years. She has experienced numerous surgeries and procedures at the Mayo Clinic. All proceeds raised will go directly to Stacy and Bruce Moe to alleviate… Read More

Game to raise money for cancer research The Perham Yellowjackets and the Frazee Hornets may be rivals on the court, but the two programs are coming together for a good cause when they square off on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Hive in Perham. The Heart O’Lakes Conference rivals have come together to hold a Color… Read More

Grant to expand broadband access across rural Minnesota By Robert Williams Editor Arvig and Otter Tail Telecom have been awarded grants from the Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband program. Arvig received $1,140,705 to complete a mainline and last-mile project that will reach 171 unserved and 100 underserved households, farms and businesses in the southeastern portion of Otter Tail… Read More