Dispose of yard waste properly Although it’s not even officially fall yet, Otter Tail County recycling staff have already encountered substantial amounts of yard waste such as acorns, leaves and grass clippings contaminating recyclable materials that come to the Recycling Center for processing.  Yard waste does not belong in recycling bins or refuse containers and is… Read More

Youth deer hunt open to all hunters ages 10-17 in Minnesota The Minnesota fall turkey hunting season offers hunters a challenge and another way to experience the outdoors in October. Fall turkey season is open from Saturday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Hunters are allowed to take one turkey of either sex during the fall season…. Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Local diners waiting for The Palace Cafe to reopen will have to wait a few more days. Originally scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3, the cafe will officially open for business on Thursday, Oct. 6, according to owners David and Debbie Streiff.

Photos by Robert Williams Hornet pride was on display during the annual homecoming week celebration last week at Frazee High School. The week featured coronation on Monday, dress up days throughout the week, as well as a tug of war (above), dodge ball (below) and pepfest on Friday (below right). The week came to a close… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Sept. 23 9:01 a.m. Report of inappropriate pictures taken by some high school students. Under investigation. 4:08 p.m. Report of teenager who didn’t ride the bus home. Officer found the girl with her boyfriend. Female was brought home and officer talked with stepmom about some options for the household. 6:51 p.m. Report… Read More

Palace Cafe in Frazee to open Oct. 3 By Robert Willams Editor The wait is nearly over for area diners as David and Debbie Streiff are wrapping up their remodel of The Palace Cafe with plans for an official opening day of Monday, Oct. 3.  ¶  The business has been closed since before Labor Day.  ¶ … Read More

By Robert Willams Editor Frazee will soon become a railroad horn quiet zone, but the Highway 87 construction changes to the main intersection in town are becoming a safety issue with larger vehicles. The city council discussed both topics at Monday’s meeting. “I’m pleased to announce that the Federal Railroad Administration took a look at all our… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor After struggling to make money that transfers to the city’s general fund, but reporting profits the past two years, the Frazee municipal liquor store was again a hot topic of Monday’s city council meeting with members sharing conflicting views on the future of the city’s involvement with the on sale and off… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor After having its liquor license reissued in May, the Frazee VFW Post 7702 was on thin ice and under watch to ensure there were no more violations that might affect its status with the city. Two weeks ago, the club was in violation by having patrons after hours on two consecutive weekend evenings,… Read More

Area residents critical of proposed logging By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding an open house concerning tree removal of the Highway 34 project on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the M State campus in Detroit Lakes.  There will not be a formal presentation. Instead, the meeting will be similar to the ones held… Read More