Back injury turns former mayor to community service By Robert Williams Editor Former Frazee mayor Hank Ludtke took a winding path to local government, overcoming bad decisions and bad luck, on the way to becoming a constant and respected presence in groups and agencies from the city to state levels. Looking back, his long list of responsibilities… Read More

Dr. Debalin Sarangi, UMN Extension weeds specialist, joined UMN Extension educators Ryan Miller, Dave Nicolai and Jared Goplen for a discussion of how best to employ early-season weed management tactics for season-long weed management success. This was the second episode of the 2022 Strategic Farming: Field Notes program in this series. To listen to a recording… Read More

New stylist at Yak-Shack in Frazee By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Olivia Erickson started her own lash business at Yak-Shack Beauty Salon Tuesday, May 3, in order for locals to have an opportunity for services that were not offered in Frazee before.  Erickson graduated from Frazee-Vergas high school in 2019.  “In high school I didn’t really know what I… Read More

Brian Hobson of Park Rapids, chair of the Hubbard County DFL, was endorsed to run for Minnesota House Dist. 5A in a virtual Dist. 5A session Saturday, June 11. When DFLers convened for the Senate Dist. 5 convention in April in Wadena, no one came forward to be endorsed for the House seat carved out in… Read More

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Tamarac are excited to announce that they will be hosting two book reading and signing events by notable children’s authors at the visitor center in June.  Barbara Renner is returning to Tamarac to launch her new children’s picture book, “Summer! Time to Search for Food,” which is about… Read More

Cleanup following a storm can be overwhelming for homeowners. If trees have been damaged, knowing which to save and which to remove can enhance people’s safety and the survival of remaining trees, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. When addressing  storm-damaged trees, do: Use caution when approaching damaged trees. If there are downed wires, stay… Read More

Dinner to be held in Vergas June 16 Neighbor to Neighbor is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Vergas Event Center Thursday, June 16, from 5-7 p.m. All proceeds from dinner will go towards benefiting the Neighbor to Neighbor organization. “It’s just such a worthwhile thing to do,” volunteer Mary Olson said. “The elderly are very inspiring.” … Read More

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.  Every June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate World Blood… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor A 19-year-old man was injured after his car left the roadway on highway 10 between Frazee and Perham Tuesday, June 7. Jacob Anderson, of Hugo, was traveling eastbound on highway 10 near mile marker 61 in Gorman Township when his vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle hit a driveway approach and went airborne…. Read More