Local hunters share story of first, biggest buck captured this year By Barbie Porter Editor  As the trees undress their leaves and cover the ground in the colors of autumn, legends are made. The stories are as old as man and those participating in hunting deer are often gifted with at least two such tales­—the first… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Grace Snyder was  likely the youngest principal in the U.S. on Friday, Oct. 29. The Frazee Elementary student earned an honorary principal title after collecting the most donations for a school-wide fundraising effort to provide field trips and other large-scale activities.   In the past, the district hosted fundraisers that offered items for sale…. Read More

Relocation options during construction discussed By Barbie Porter Editor  An addition to Frazee City Hall is under review, and may provide more office space for the clerks, as well a new police precinct. The topic of expansion came about after the Frazee City Council hired a third employee for the city office. Andrea Froeber recently joined Deputy Clerk… Read More

EDA also owns Seip Drug, new commercial building By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee Economic Development Authority agreed to purchase Sander’s Oil for $43,000, with conditions. During the monthly Frazee EDA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, the meeting was closed for bargaining on the purchase price. When they re-opened the meeting, the motion was made to buy… Read More

Former para offers Host Home in rural Perham By Barbie Porter Editor  The Groff family of rural Frazee began adding strangers to their family in 2011. Lori and David Groff became a Host Home provider, which offers family-style living for individuals with  disabilities.  “Those we host become a part of our family in all aspects; living right in… Read More

Concrete to be installed soon By Barbie Porter Editor  The pickleball courts in Vergas will likely be in before the snow flies. “We are thrilled to be underway,” said Jill Shipman, committee member. “This will bring yet another improvement to the city of Vergas and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. We invite anyone who… Read More

Parking woes discussed in Vergas By Barbie Porter Editor  Construction began on the Summers Construction and Real Estate office in Vergas. The building is located across the street from Hanson’s Plumbing and Heating,  which is located right off of Main Street. During the Vergas Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Oct. 25, progress on the other downtown development was reviewed…. Read More

From metro to small town living By Barbie Porter Editor  Andrea Froeber is the newest friendly face at Frazee City Hall. The Town Lake resident joined the team as an assistant to the deputy clerk and will tackle time consuming duties, such as answering phones, assisting with utility billing, pet licenses and more. Froeber moved to Frazee… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Frazee Elementary students in grades K-6 and the staff dressed up to celebrate Halloween and enjoy Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 29.  The students earned the day filled with games and fun after surpassing a fundraising goal the adminstration set to help pay for field trips and enrichment activities. The day included school-wide bingo,… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The youth firearms deer season in Minnesota was held from Thursday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 24.  Area youth participated in the event, which required no special permit, just  a regular hunting license.  A request was made on the newspaper’s Facebook page for photos of the youth hunter and their deer. A similar request will be… Read More