Brad Bachmann’s influence carries family forward By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent A whiteboard at Lakes Processing in Detroit Lakes holds a vital message: “Team: Two or more people working together for a common goal! Team Lakes Processing works here.” “Mom (Sarah Bachmann) wrote that seven or eight years ago, when me and my brothers got in a… Read More

Tire deflation devices used to stop vehicle from fleeing Bobby James Newborn, 20 of East Grand Forks, was arrested for Fleeing a Police Officer, felony Possession of Marijuana, and outstanding felony warrants Tuesday, March 28, after a high speed chase that began in Frazee. At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Tuesday, a state trooper asked for assistance… Read More

Charges stem to allegations against a minor Jeremiah Richard Dahring, of Frazee, has been charged with felony first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Becker County District Court. Dahring, 36, was also charged with felony privacy interference through the use of cell phone cameras, hidden cameras. Dahring is accused of sexual offenses against a girl under… Read More

By Benjamin Velani West Central Initiative The White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP) was founded by Winona LaDuke in 1989, with the mission “to facilitate the recovery of the original land base of the White Earth Indian Reservation while preserving and restoring traditional practices of sound land stewardship, language fluency, community development, and strengthening our spiritual and… Read More

Company hosted anniversary events during Maple Syrup Fest By Robert Willams Editor This April will mark the one-year anniversary of Summers Construction Design Center in Vergas and a lot can change in a year. “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” Joy Summers said. “I can’t put into words exactly what I thought this business would… Read More

Children can learn about food sources, growing food  at museum in Fergus Falls By Benjamin Velani West Central Initiative Otter Cove Children’s Museum, in the heart of Fergus Falls, is a wondrously whimsical space adorned with vibrantly colored installations from several local artists, depicting local scenery and wildlife.   Katie Ganoe is the Executive Director of Otter Cove…. Read More

Stelzer offers guidance during changing times at UCI By Robert Williams Editor United Community Insurance Agent Rita Stelzer has three decades of experience in providing insurance coverage and advises her customers to routinely review their policies as costs rise in both the housing and automobile markets. Those rising costs are definitely affecting insurance premiums. “There are… Read More

Rebiskie balances family time, career By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Kris Wothe Rebiskie departed from Ireland one day before St. Patrick’s Day, but that didn’t dim the country’s beauty and charm. Her memories of green rolling fields dotted with sheep are just as enjoyable, and the perfectly-plated Guinness stew served at a pub on her last evening overseas… Read More

Teacher, students talk ag education needs at school By Robert Willams Editor This year’s 31st annual Ag in the Classroom Day at Frazee-Vergas Elementary School had a more impactful feel with the growing need at the high school for more agricultural and technology-based instructors.  At the March school board meeting, the board approved a 0.5 position… Read More

Lifelong connections lead new director back to youth center By Robert Willams Editor On Monday, April 3, CornerStone Community and Youth Center will have a new executive director in Frazee native Mackenzie Hamm. Hamm has a lifelong connection to the former Frazee United Methodist Church that houses CornerStone, as a member of the congregation since childhood.  “This was… Read More