Pipe dream comes true for builder’s grandson By Robert Willams Editor Regular drivers on County Roads 60 and 51 have used the Belka barn as a landmark for more than a century, but as of last Friday, they will have to travel north a few miles after the legendary barn was moved to Jon Bachmann’s property. “I’ve… Read More

Team of 10 to attend national convention By Robert Williams Editor Paige Schaefer, of Frazee, was awarded the American FFA Degree, the highest degree an FFA member can receive. Less than two percent of FFA members receive this honor “Of all the activities I’m in, FFA allowed me to grow, and explore who I am as a person the… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor The Frazee City Council held a public hearing before approving assessments Monday, Oct. 17, for improvement of infrastructure, including the replacement of watermain and sanitary sewer items, on Trunk Highway 87 from Maple Avenue West to Second Street SW. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $370,284.30. Such assessment is proposed to be… Read More

Arvig has been named a winner of the 2022 Minnesota Family Business award from Twin Cities Business. The magazine’s annual award recognizes outstanding family-owned businesses and the value they provide to the state’s economy and overall quality of life. Arvig is among a group of five winners and five finalists being recognized in 2022 for  economic… Read More

Event to be held at Frazee Elementary School By Chad Koenen Publisher Anyone can give a gift card or cold hard cash for Christmas, but if you are looking for a unique one-of-a-kind item to give to someone for the holidays, make sure to stop by the Frazee Elementary School on Saturday for the 44th annual… Read More

State deer opener set for Nov. 4 Last winter was severe in some parts of the region, most notably in the Bemidji area and farther north, according to the winter severity index.  While some deer mortality was observed and reported, the deer population throughout the northwest region appears to be in good shape. Some parts of… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets ended their regular season last Monday night at the Bemidji Invitational.  The Hornets were led by seventh grader Madi Perrine in 41st place who finished with a time of 23:43.6. Senior Bailey Larsen finished in 51st place with a time of 24:26.5, eighth grader Bristol Larsen in 52nd place with… Read More

Contributed photos Several local youth in the region were able to take advantage of the early youth deer hunt, which was held during the extended Education Minnesota (formerly MEA break) from school. Left: McKenzie Blauert, 13, shot her first deer, a doe, Saturday during the youth hunt. Middle: Brayden Ueke shot this nice doe on… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Oct. 14 10:21 a.m. Two vehicles towed from Rivercrest Drive. Both vehicles sitting for a long time. 8:21 p.m.  Assist with a medical/death. 9:26 p.m. Report of a physical domestic. Officer on scene said all is quiet. Occupants of one apartment were drinking and being loud. Ongoing issues between neighbors antagonizing each… Read More

Starting Monday, Oct. 31, weather permitting, motorists will encounter alternating lane closures on Highway 10 at the Highway 87 interchange near Frazee. The lane closures will remain in place for approximately one week, including overnight, while crews replace guardrail on and near the Highway 87 overpass. The work is part of the Highway 87 reconstruction project… Read More