Grants to support new, existing child care programs Child care providers in Otter Tail County can apply to the new Child Care Capacity Grant Program. The program is intended to support child care program needs for existing providers and increase child care slots for new or expanding providers in Otter Tail County. Access to quality and affordable… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 28, 2017 Fall has arrived in full force—Cooler weather has been in the area well before fall arrived Friday. Sept. 22. In the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and… Read More

Alex Bettcher of Frazee was one of 801 incoming freshmen who received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2022-23 academic year, with many students receiving multiple awards. Each award varies in amount and criteria.  Bettcher was a recipient of the Minnesota Meets UWEC Scholarship. Two other Detroit Lakes high school classmates were awarded… Read More

Hornets to travel to Underwood on Friday By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee fell to 2-2 on the season after dropping a game that was much closer than the final score of 33-14 on Friday night. The Hornets turned the ball over 3 times, but outgained Crookston by a 238-228 margin. Unfortunately, the Pirates were able to take advantage… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill Fall is in the air, trees are starting to change colors, and the fall bite is starting to get amazing. Morning temps are dropping into the 40’s and the lakes are starting to slowly begin the cool down process. Anglers who like to chase trophy fish, this is prime time. Fish… Read More

Nearly 60 teams compete in Grand Forks By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets competed in a pair of meets last week, including one that featured nearly 60 teams from across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Canada. After traveling to the Bagley/Fosston Invitational on Tuesday, the Hornets traveled to Grand Forks on Saturday for the first-ever… Read More

Karen Pifher, chief executive officer of Creating Community Consulting and a director of Cornerstone in Frazee, has been nominated as a finalist for the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Splash Awards. The Splash Awards were created in 2019 and are designed to celebrate the impact and involvement of Detroit Lakes community volunteers. Pifher is nominated… Read More

Contributed photos The Anderson family recently provided some cool treats to members of Frazee High School football team. Thomas, Kate, Rosie, Nora and Sam Anderson set up a stand and served freezie pops to the football players as they walked by on their way to the locker room. The tradition of serving cool treats to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Sept. 16 7:39 p.m. Assist with a medical. 12:12 p.m. Welfare check on a juvenile from the high school. 12:31 p.m. Report of harassment between some drama queens. More restraining orders issued. 6:19 p.m. Report of people in a vehicle passing a bottle around. Officer found the vehicle and driver, no signs of alcohol…. Read More

More additions planned for Vergas park in the near future By Robert Willams Editor The archway entrance is the latest installation at the continually evolving Vergas Veterans Memorial. The latest addition is one of a few more still in the works for later this year. “People have asked when are you going to be done with this… Read More