By Greta Foss Summer Intern Cornerstone gives to the community, now they are asking the community to give back.  The Cornerstone Arts and Giving Gala will take place on Friday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. located at the Frazee Event Center, and will be a night dedicated to celebrating the work that Cornerstone has done,… Read More

VFW Post 1676, in partnership with Project 412, is inviting artists of all ages to participate in the America250 – Detroit Lakes Community Art Showcase, a community exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The showcase provides an opportunity for artists to explore and express what America means to… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Owners Kyle Theisen, Vanessa Perry and Jordan Sleen announced the passing of the state inspection at Full Spectrum Dispensary, a new cannabis dispensary that will be located at 235 E Frazee Avenue. The store’s sign was installed in mid-May, but the business was on hold awaiting state approval.  “What felt like… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Frazee Community Development Corporation (FCDC) board member Polly Andersen discussed the board’s coming development of the $2.45 million North River Drive loop paving and sewer construction and that the city council will have a plan to examine in the next few weeks. Council member Jim Rader asked if there was any… Read More

Photos by Kristy Helmbrecht Hundred of motorcycles rolled through the area on Saturday afternoon as part of the 25th annual Ronald McDonald RIDE. The motorcycle ride is the world’s largest single day motorcycle ride to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. The ride began and ended at the VFW Club in New York Mills and made… Read More

Accessible, transparent care without the red tapeBy Robert Williams – Editor Owner and Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Ashley Schultz just celebrated the first month of being open for business at her new cash-pay clinic, Lakes Country Healthcare, in Detroit Lakes. “We’re getting going,” Schultz said. “It’s not steady or predictable, yet.” Lakes Country Healthcare (LCH) is… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss a potential apartment building next to Dollar General with Turnkey Solutions & Development Vice President Jason Francis. “Basically, we’re just getting started on it with some concept drawings to see what we can put together with that… Read More

June is Great Outdoors Month, a perfect time to highlight our abundant natural resources, celebrate Minnesota’s dedication to conservation, and get outdoors to enjoy the incredible recreation activities available here. In 2019, the U.S. Senate officially designated June as Great Outdoors Month. It was created to encourage people to get outside and enjoy nature and… Read More

Twenty-fifth annual event set for Saturday, June 13 By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Ride, the world’s largest RMH charity motorcycle ride held annually in New York Mills (NYM), is celebrating its 25th anniversary Saturday, June 13. That day bikers will leave the NYM VFW at 12 noon sharp, take a 40-mile… Read More

West Central Initiative awarded $600,000 in grants to 72 organizations across the region, including CornerStone and FCDC in Frazee. This year marked both the largest number of organizations funded in West Central Initiative’s 40-year grantmaking history and the highest number of grant applications ever received. Grants support organizations advancing civic engagement, environmental sustainability, social change,… Read More