Holiday event showcases stunning decorating detail By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Marlys Jacobson has a simple explanation of how Karinall Estate at the Lake became what it is today: “It’s proof positive that one should never have allowed my husband to have a piece of draft paper.” The design created on that paper led to an extraordinary… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor Mayor-elect Mark Flemmer had never heard of Frazee as a native North Dakotan. A four-decade career with the National Guard took him around the state and to Iraq and back. He and his wife Dawn eventually settled in Devils Lake in the 1970’s and lived there for 30 years until he retired. “We… Read More

Potential trail plans between Vergas and Frazee coming up By Robert Williams Editor While the city awaits new city administrator Stephanie Poegel to start on Monday, Dec. 12, a short Committee of the Whole working session was held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Event Center, with staff and committee reports dominating the discussion. Zoning related amendments… Read More

Mayor-elect gets ready for upcoming year By Robert Williams Editor Mayor-elect Mark Flemmer is not shy from sharing his opinions as his record on the city council shows. He recently discussed a few topics of concern for Frazee residents in the weeks prior to taking office at the Palace Cafe. A persistent issue that brought plenty of… Read More

Frazee High School alum Oswald contributes 22 set assists Founded in 1883, the University of Jamestown began sponsoring intercollegiate athletics not long after the turn of the century. In the 120-plus years that followed Jimmie teams have amassed numerous conference, postseason, and regional championships, but never a national title. Until now. The second-ranked Jimmie volleyball team capped… Read More

Budget surplus was one of the first topics of conversation By Robert Willams Editor Area legislators discussed current topics ahead of the upcoming legislative session on Friday, Dec. 9, via Zoom during the Legislative Kaffeeklatsch, hosted by West Central Initiative (WCI) and Lakes Country Service Cooperative (LCSC).  Participating in the round table were District 4B Representative Jim… Read More

Senator-elect to introduce new legislation when legislative session begins in January Senator-elect Jordan Rasmusson, R- Fergus Falls, has announced he will introduce a property tax relief package when the new legislative session begins in January. Rasmusson’s proposal will include increasing the homestead market value exclusion, enhancing relief to seniors who defer their taxes, and beginning to… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The World’s Largest Turkey in Frazee featured a layer of snow last week. The snow cover was in advance of a large winter storm that is being predicted for the greater Frazee and Vergas area this week.

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Dec. 2 5:55 p.m. Female reporting that her ex has not returned the pickup that he has been driving since April. Civil matter between the two. 9:58 p.m. Both train crossings in town were blocked with a couple trains. The delay lasted about 15 minutes. Saturday, Dec. 3 6:30 p.m. Assist with snowplow parade…. Read More

Frazee defense forces 25 Sebeka turnovers in 66-51 win over the Trojans By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee secured its first win of the season as the Hornets defeated Sebeka 66-51 in non-conference action last week. On Friday the Hornets ran into a tough Pelican Rapids team as they came up on the short end of a 73-51… Read More