Contributed photo Frazee High School inducted the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame class on Saturday, Sept. 24. Inductees included Jack Longfors, Howie Kangas, Alicia Oswald, Dave Trautman and the 2003 wrestling team. 

Local Utilities, the Izaak Walton League, and West Central Climate Action are hosting an electric vehicle (EV) event that will feature a ride and drive on Saturday, Oct.15, at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. People interested in learning about the benefits and performance of an EV will be able to test drive various models for… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Teams compete during the Vergas Liquor Store’s Bean Bag Tournament during Saturday’s Hairyman Festival. Below right: The band Whiskey Business performs onstage during the Hairyman Festival in Vergas Saturday afternoon. Below left: United Axe Throwing Company sponsored a throwing cage for Hairyman Festival attendees to try their aim with a blade… Read More

Dispose of yard waste properly Although it’s not even officially fall yet, Otter Tail County recycling staff have already encountered substantial amounts of yard waste such as acorns, leaves and grass clippings contaminating recyclable materials that come to the Recycling Center for processing.  Yard waste does not belong in recycling bins or refuse containers and is… Read More

Youth deer hunt open to all hunters ages 10-17 in Minnesota The Minnesota fall turkey hunting season offers hunters a challenge and another way to experience the outdoors in October. Fall turkey season is open from Saturday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Hunters are allowed to take one turkey of either sex during the fall season…. Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Local diners waiting for The Palace Cafe to reopen will have to wait a few more days. Originally scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3, the cafe will officially open for business on Thursday, Oct. 6, according to owners David and Debbie Streiff.

Photos by Robert Williams Hornet pride was on display during the annual homecoming week celebration last week at Frazee High School. The week featured coronation on Monday, dress up days throughout the week, as well as a tug of war (above), dodge ball (below) and pepfest on Friday (below right). The week came to a close… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Sept. 23 9:01 a.m. Report of inappropriate pictures taken by some high school students. Under investigation. 4:08 p.m. Report of teenager who didn’t ride the bus home. Officer found the girl with her boyfriend. Female was brought home and officer talked with stepmom about some options for the household. 6:51 p.m. Report… Read More

Palace Cafe in Frazee to open Oct. 3 By Robert Willams Editor The wait is nearly over for area diners as David and Debbie Streiff are wrapping up their remodel of The Palace Cafe with plans for an official opening day of Monday, Oct. 3.  ¶  The business has been closed since before Labor Day.  ¶ … Read More

By Robert Willams Editor Frazee will soon become a railroad horn quiet zone, but the Highway 87 construction changes to the main intersection in town are becoming a safety issue with larger vehicles. The city council discussed both topics at Monday’s meeting. “I’m pleased to announce that the Federal Railroad Administration took a look at all our… Read More