Online sensation has new creative pursuits in the works By Robert Willams Editor Amber Estenson of Frazee, also known as online sensation “That Midwestern Mom,” can flip between her real self and her popular alter ego with ease and that act creates instant hilarity both in-person and for her many followers. Much of the credit for… Read More

Traffic stops down dramatically By Robert Williams Editor Frazee Police Chief Tyler Trieglaff presented the annual breakdown of calls for service for the Frazee Police Department to the city council at the January 25 meeting at the Event Center. The report reflected positively on less calls. For instance, traffic calls were nearly cut in half to prior years. The… Read More

Need for active and younger generational riders By Robert Williams Editor Thirty years ago a group of snowmobile riders broke off from the Red Eye Riders Club based out of the old Red Eye Tavern and have taken over trail maintenance all around the Wolf Lake area extending to Menahga, Osage and beyond. “We decided to start… Read More

Group to meet the third Wednesday of each month Mary Swenson, the new Grief Care Coordinator at Furey Funeral Home, if hosting “Caring Cup,” a grief care group in Frazee. The group will be meeting every third Wednesday of each month, excluding national holidays, beginning Feb. 15.  Everyone experiences losses in their life and you are not alone…. Read More

Contributed photo The Plunge Minnesota event on Otter Tail Lake surpassed its goal and raised $75,261 for the Special Olympics of Minnesota. There were 175 plungers who jumped into Otter Tail Lake on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Volunteers keep thrift store wheels turning By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent When Harvest Fellowship Church assumed the operation of Frazee’s established thrift store a number of years ago, they renamed it Twice Blessed. Volunteers Lori and Terry Jaros work weekly at the store, and she said the name captures the idea that items are a blessing to… Read More

Lenten Cantala prepares for upcoming performance By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the Lenten season draws near, an opportunity to participate in a community cantata is open to all who are interested in sharing their singing abilities. “Anybody who wants to sing,” said Julie Adams of Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. “There’s no audition or anything…. Read More

Next class set for Feb. 28 in Fergus Falls New baby joining your family? Otter Tail County invites new parents to learn more about the resources provided by Public Health that are available for growing families. Public Health nurses assist parents in connecting with community partners who provide local family services. Otter Tail County Public Health family… Read More

Contributed photo Frazee-Vergas schools were recognized during the school choice week on Wednesday, Feb. 1, according to a Facebook post by Miss Frazee and senior Marcella George. The district received the recognition for the second consecutive year. Only one in three Minnesota schools are given the award, according to George. “Pretty amazing that me and… Read More

Contributed photo Third graders from Frazee-Vergas Elementary School enjoyed a beautiful day at the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge today learning about snow and ice science, winter adaptations, wildlife tracks, and snowshoeing.