The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota.  The burning restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn,… Read More

A number of local hunters harvested a trophy buck and doe over the opening weekend of the deer hutning season. 

Photo by Robert Williams Kids and adults lined the streets of Frazee during the Trick or Treat parade on Halloween night Monday, Oct. 31. City emergency crews and area businesses and residents in costumes threw out candy to waiting children downtown.

Owners stress quality and affordability By Robert Willams Editor The Attic Shoppe had been a staple of downtown Vergas for 32 years under the leadership of Bonnie Anderson until her retirement in September. Its replacement, A Step Up Thrift Boutique, is being run by another three-decade resident of Rose Lake, JoAnne Knutilla, and her daughter Kari Heisler…. Read More

By Vivian (Makela) Sazama Correspondent For Dwight Kumara of Menahga, serving in the military was something that was “just in him” and he knew he needed to go when Uncle Sam called his number in the draft.  ¶  “I wouldn’t have had to go,” he said, “as I was an only child, but I knew I… Read More

Lion Heart Experience aimed at kids’ self-worth By Robert Willams Editor GROW Frazee-Vergas is bringing 2021 Detroit, Michigan Teacher of the Year Joe Vercellino and his Lion Heart Crew for three days in Frazee and Vergas to work with both staff and students on reconnecting students and educators to a sense of worth. GROW Frazee-Vergas is a… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Vergas treasurer/city clerk Julie Lammers is one of four finalists for the Pelican Rapids city administrator position. Lammers has been employed by the City of Vergas for over 11 years. She served as the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Pelican Rapids for 16 years prior and currently lives in Pelican Rapids. Ms…. Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The noon hour crowd shops at the 44th annual Frazee Lions Club Craft and Vendor Show at the elementary school Saturday, Oct. 29.

Gift card for those that give blood through Nov. 22 The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays. People of all blood types are needed, especially those with… Read More

Fish was caught on Green Lake in Kandiyohi County An angler caught a one pound 12-ounce hybrid sunfish from Green Lake in Kandiyohi County that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified as tying the weight-based state record. The record fish’s weight ties that of a hybrid sunfish caught from the Zumbro River in 1994…. Read More