Photo by Chad Koenen A new ice skating rink was recently flooded in Frazee. The ice skating rink was moved east on Main Street to near where the demo derby is held each summer to make way for the new business building near the post office. A warming house and lights were also installed as part… Read More

Webinar to be held on Dec. 15 Ever wonder how to tie flies used in fly fishing? Join a webinar with Linda Radimecky, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources park naturalist, to learn the basics of fly tying, including how to use the equipment needed to tie flies. The webinar is at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 15,… Read More

An emergency rule temporarily prohibiting the importation and movement of farmed white-tailed deer into and within Minnesota will be rescinded on Monday, Dec. 6. The temporary rule, which has been in effect since Oct. 11, is one tool the Department of Natural Resources has used to reduce further spread of chronic wasting disease and protect… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages local and tribal governments to apply for grants to help manage and reduce the impacts of emerald ash borer on their community forests. The DNR will be accepting grant applications from Monday, Nov. 29 through Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Tribal and local units of government in Minnesota, including cities,… Read More

Deer feeding, attractant bans expand A newly discovered instance of chronic wasting disease in the Brainerd Lakes area will result in three more years of sampling and other disease management efforts for that area. In addition, following the confirmation of a CWD-positive deer in late October in Polk County near the North Dakota border, the… Read More

Santa to visit local children Saturday morning in Frazee By Chad Koenen Publisher Santa is making his list and checking it twice, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to convince the man in red that you have been good this year. Santa Claus is coming to Frazee as part of a busy day of activities… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Avery Malone may be new to the lakes area, but she is already an Emerging Leader. The daughter of Angela and Bryan Malone is a senior at Perham High School. However, before her recent move to her rural Detroit Lakes home she lived in Thief River Falls, Minn. There, she belonged to an… Read More

Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts annual Christmas sale By Chad Koenen Publisher Local Christmas trees likely got some of their first presents placed under their branches last weekend. That was thanks to the annual Bethlehem Lutheran Church Christmas sale, which was held on Friday afternoon in Frazee.  As part of the event, local children are able to… Read More

DL resident gets into family business By Barbie Porter Editor Kirsten St. Germain is thankful for the activities that Frazee High School offers, as it allows her to grow as a person and experience teamwork. “Being in activities, like FFA and the one act play are important to me,” she said. “I enjoy the team effort and I’m… Read More

Reigning queens prepare to relinquish their crowns Who is the longest reigning monarch in the world?  At this time, it is Queen Elizabeth of England. Although in the local area, after 893 days Catherine and Grace Jaroszewski will be giving up their crowns as Miss Northwest and Miss Northwest Outstanding Teen on Dec. 18. The sister duo have… Read More