Contributed photo Members of the Frazee High School Class of 1975 include: First row: Brenda Oelfke Houts, Teresa Rethwisch Fett, Mary Ann Hanson Karash, Faye Williams, Teri Nebosis Lindseth, Julie Dahlgren Bruhn, Debbie Kertscher Herfindal, Lori Richards Kittelson, Nancy Aho McNulty, Kathy Oswald Dretsch. Row 2: Renae Beck Niemi, Doreen Haley Scharzrock, Clara Fuchs Coufal,… Read More

With archery deer season just around the corner on Saturday, Sept. 13, now is an ideal time for hunters to familiarize themselves with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings. “We will again welcome hunters to use our online hunter field log to share what wildlife they see once… Read More

CornerStone Community, Youth & Family Resource Center will hold its largest fundraiser, the Art & Giving Gala, on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Frazee Event Center. The event helps keep the doors open to the community, families and youth at no cost.  “This center is so vital for not just each individual who walks into the facility… Read More

Courts to be located by the new JV baseball field By Robert Williams Editor Two young women have big plans to benefit the Frazee community, local businesses and the school. Recent Frazee-Vergas graduates Hailee Olson and former Miss Frazee Madison Olson (no relation) each had their own dream to bring pickleball courts to Frazee and have… Read More

Initial plans are for a wildlife management area By Robert Williams Editor he Becker County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to allow the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to proceed with a land acquisition of the Toad Mountain area with plans to turn it into a wildlife management area, according to Park Rapids DNR Area Wildlife… Read More

Home Sweet Bakehouse celebrates with ribbon cutting By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) celebrated its second new business opening downtown in a week with last Friday’s ribbon cutting at Home Sweet Bakehouse. The group approved what they hope are final change orders and construction updates at the latest EDA meeting on Tuesday,… Read More

By Mackenzie Hamm Executive Director CornerStone Community, Youth and Family Resource Center has just completed another milestone year of growth, impact, and community connection. Since its opening, CornerStone has provided a safe and welcoming space for youth and families—serving more than 300 youth through free programming and welcoming over 600 community members at special events this… Read More

Curtis Aho sworn in, sale price of liquor store lowered By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council has voted 3-1, during its Tuesday, Aug. 12, regular monthly council meeting, to adopt the practice of praying at the start of council meetings following the Pledge of Allegiance. The vote followed a brief discussion, which was a… Read More

A rural Frazee man was charged with felony threats of violence in Becker County District Court. Following a 15-day investigation in March of a burglary and assault case against Jaden Michael Pihlaja, 21, law enforcement officers found that Pihlaja threatened a desire to shoot the victim of the assault case, telling the victim’s brother and said… Read More

Beaty entered his first rodeo at the age of 11 By Tucker Henderson Reporter Many people go through life working a tolerable job to get through the day. Therefore, it’s not everyday that people meet someone who can truly say they are fulfilling their dreams. Two Otter Tail County locals will tell you just that, however, as… Read More