Becker County state fair participants results State Fair Static  Exhibitors – Placing, Club Sam Bestge Video – Blue, FR Parker Buchholtz – Demonstration Blue, CL Parker Buchholtz – Engineering/Design Blue, CL Hailey Jay – Pets Blue, CL Seth Jepson – Health & Wellness Blue, HOL Faith Jepson – Fine Arts Purple, HOL Chloe Johnson – Food Preservation Blue, FR Katelyn Kleven – Creative Writing Blue, FR… Read More

Sophomore mixes sports with community service By Robert Willams Editor Incoming Frazee-Vergas High School sophomore Sophia Strand started raising money to help others at a very young age and those efforts were noticed, earning her a spot on the Junior Team USA volleyball team and a trip to the Dominican Republic in 2023. “I am beyond… Read More

New business overcomes delayed start By Robert Willams Editor Despite being held back seven weeks from the intended opening on May 1, Brandi Latham, owner of The Hive Nutrition on West Main Avenue, has welcomed the support of the community and has her business off to a strong start after two successful months. The initial opening was… Read More

Town Lake Beach project moves a step closer By Robert Williams Editor The City of Frazee and Goldmark are continuing negotiations to wrap up completion of the Downtown Commercial Retail building, including an exterior sign and stucco work. The project was discussed at the regular meeting of the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Bristlin… Read More

Industry-wide staffing issues a problem locally By Robert Willams Editor Seip Drug, the long-awaited first tenant of Frazee’s new $1.5 million downtown retail space, has moved out of their old location, down the block and into the new digs on East Main Avenue. The pharmacy officially moved last Monday, while the retail portion of the store began a… Read More

Support for damage from April-June storms By Robert Williams Editor On Friday, Aug. 26, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced the authorization of state disaster assistance for eight counties, including Becker, following damaging storms earlier this year. “Minnesota’s emergency management team has been hard at work meeting with local teams to assess damage due to several severe weather events… Read More

Blood screening can provide information for diagnosis, treatment of some diseases Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary is proud to partner with Essentia Health and Sanford Health to bring back the blood screening project that it has been part of for 30 years.   The screening will take place September 20-23 from 7-9:30 a.m. each day. The event… Read More

Look for markers to mark area of right-of-way Do you have personal property close to the highway right-of-way? Otter Tail County Highway Department reminds you to move property, signs, and items for sale back from the roadway. Public safety for all drivers including snowplow drivers is critical. Prevent damage to personal property by storing it… Read More

Local drivers take to social media to vent By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plan to improve access and safety at the Highway 10 and County Road 60/228 intersection in Otter Tail County drew some less than favorable comments from area drivers on social media last week. MnDOT plans to implement a reduced conflict… Read More

Special antlerless deer hunt to be held this fall The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 8.  Hunters who purchase their license on or before this… Read More