Ice skating rink location discussed By Barbie Porter Editor  Vergas’ Loon Lake Park will see the addition of a swing set this spring.  During the monthly meeting of the Vergas Park Board on Thursday, Feb. 24, the group reviewed two swing set options. Both provided regular “saddle” swings and bucket swings for toddlers. The choice came down to… Read More

Ten digit dialing now required By Barbie Porter Editor  Arvig is consistently at the forefront of changing technology, and just rolled out a new wi-fi manager for residential users. Arvig recognizes the Internet can be a disruption during those moments defined as family time. Being the go-to Internet provider in the lake area and beyond, Arvig created a… Read More

Being in sports improves leadership skills, confidence By Barbie Porter Editor  The Annika Reierson is having a extra special senior year as a member of the varsity basketball team. She is sharing her last season on the hardwood as a Hornet with her father (and head coach) Jason Reierson.  “My dad taught me not to dwell on the little… Read More

Officer brings years of experience By Barbie Porter Editor  Scott Luhman is the newest member of the Frazee Police Department. The Moorhead native graduated from high school in 2005. He also earned an Eagle Scout rank in his teen years. That’s when the seed was planted to make a career out of helping others.  “A friend was interested (in being… Read More

Ownership of R.L. Frazee Park may be a surprise By Barbie Porter Editor  Vacated parcels and R.L. Frazee Park were two of several land ownership items the school district has reviewed in recent months. The Schoo Buildings and Grounds Committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 22 and reviewed parcels of land that have been claimed by the city and… Read More

Parents requests start process By Barbie Porter Editor St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Perham is adding seventh and eighth grade classes to its parochial school next fall. The school currently offers preschool and grades K-6. After several requests from parents to provide a junior high curriculum, school board member Jamie Holzer and several others formed a sub-committee and… Read More

Shifting LTFM money discussed By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School District Superintendent Terry Karger said the budget that will be presented to the full board at its March meeting should be “pretty accurate.” He noted the district recently settled with two major union contracts. The school budget is largely based on enrollment, as each student equates to funding…. Read More

Coaching, teaching in senior’s future plans By Barbie Porter Editor  Good things rarely last. Harley Kropuenske knew that statement to be true as she walked onto the basketball court to start her senior year on the varsity team. The daughter of Jason and Jessica Kropuenske used her wisdom when it came to setting personal goals for the season…. Read More

NY Mills Cultural Center to host concert Flutist Linda Chatterton and harpist Rachel Brandwein will be giving a concert on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate visual arts gallery space of the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.     Their concert will have a mix of classical and folk music, with a special… Read More

Elizabeth Evenson, PsyD, LP, has joined the Sanford Health Detroit Lakes team. Her addition will further improve access to quality health care. Evenson graduated from Capella University in Minneapolis. She specializes in behavioral health and psychology.   The Sanford Detroit Lakes Clinic is located at 1245 Washington Ave. To contact the clinic, please call (218) 846-2000. About Sanford Health… Read More