Photo by Robert Williams Work crews were high above Frazee in a boom working on replacing shingles of the steeple at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friday, July 22. 

By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter After a long career in the healthcare field, local artist, Anna Lassonde, switched her path in life after a tragic horseback riding accident. She has been offering various art services around the local area for the past two years. “I’ve wanted to be an artist since I was a kid. After I injured… Read More

The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, today presented Representative Jordan Rasmusson (Fergus Falls) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Now more than ever, Main Street needs strong advocates in the Minnesota Legislature, and they have one in Representative Jordan Rasmusson,” said John Reynolds, NFIB Minnesota State… Read More

Anderson seeking buyer to keep business going By Robert Williams Editor Vergas native Bonnie Anderson is ending a long run of local women who created and maintained The Attic Shoppe in downtown Vergas. Anderson has put the business up for sale and plans to close later this year due to health reasons after an accident a couple… Read More

Business, equipment up for sale By Robert Williams Editor Mandy Moltzan, owner of the Palace Cafe On Main in Frazee, announced on social media Thursday, July 14, that she is closing the restaurant at the end of August. “It is with a heavy heart that I am typing this post,” she said. “I have decided to go… Read More

Keilley Shores use permit approved By Robert Williams Editor City Clerk-Treasurer Julie Lammers reported the county and city engineers have approved diagonal parking and the moving of the centerline on First Avenue South at the Vergas City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 12. The change will bring needed parking relief to downtown Vergas.  Turning lanes are currently being… Read More

Open spots also available for home visiting program By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter After a slow, reduced couple of years due to the national pandemic, Mahube-Otwa is picking up the pace on enrolling children through their Frazee-Vergas openings. Both the Frazee Business Center and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church daycares have openings for children between the ages of… Read More

Hail damage continues summer storm streak By Kathryn Wilkowski and Robert Williams During the Memorial Day storms in May, a total of 36 flags from the Avenue of Flags were damaged beyond use. Shredded and unfixable, Rochelle Nordquist and Roger Schaefer are looking for donations to help cover the costs of the horrific damage. “This year has had… Read More

Demo derby to be held on Saturday at the grandstand By Stella Strong Reporter Looking for something fun to do this July? Look no further! The East Otter Tail County Fair in Perham starts on Thursday and will be held throughout the weekend. With food that only comes once a year and rides that go higher… Read More

Danita Ketter is again chairing the Frazee Turkey Days Road Rally, themed “Neverland Adventures” during this year’s festival.   The Road Rally will start at the Frazee Essentia Clinic parking lot with registration from 11:30 a.m. to noon with the first car leaving at 12 p.m.   The cost is $20 per team. Participants can expect an… Read More