Johnson hopes to open new Frazee Fitness Center in April  By Barbie Porter Editor Gym equipment is being moved in to the downtown Frazee building best know for its years spent as a bowling alley. Soon, it may be better known as Frazee Fitness Center. Commercial grade treadmills, stair steppers, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, row machines, weights… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Public Safety Committee met on Monday, Jan. 3 and discussed the dangers of kids playing in the large snow piles.  The towering heaps of snow are created when the city crew removes snow from streets and deposits it in an area. City employees grew concerned when they witnessed kids playing on… Read More

Future land sale back on the table By Barbie Porter Editor The future of Eagle Lake Park was discussed during a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Monday, Jan. 3. The park, which is outside the city limits, has been reviewed for potential sale, as well as a four-pad seasonal RV site. The land is almost 5 acres,… Read More

The Becker County Board of Commissioners has created two grant opportunities for Becker County Childcare Providers: 1. The Family Child Care Startup Grant has a pool of $100,000 that is available for new licensed childcare providers in Becker County. Providers can apply for up to $10,000 to help offset some of the costs incurred in starting… Read More

Feasibility study states park would be self sustaining in five years By Barbie Porter Editor  Frazee Park and Recreation Committee met with the Wannigan Park Board on Monday, Jan.3. Wannigan board member Denise Anderson attended the meeting to share progress made on the regional recreational dream. The park plan includes paths for biking, jogging and hiking, areas for… Read More

Rural Perham resident requests trap notification By Barbie Porter Editor  Harley, a wee rascal that resembles a miniture lab, came into Amanda Femling’s life unexpectedly. He almost left in the same manner.  The rural Perham dog went for a stroll in the woods to find himself in an animal trap.  “I understand having traps in the country,” the 1998… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announced the 2022 Great American Think-Off question to be “Which should be more important: personal choice or social responsibility?” The question was selected by public vote. All are invited to submit an essay answering the question by April 1. When writing the essay, consider pros and cons and think… Read More

For a view of twinkling lights to match the starry night sky, consider a walk on Itasca State Park’s Twinkle Light Trail. From dusk (around 5 p.m.) to 10 p.m. every night, visitors can enjoy the three-quarter mile loop trail located in the Bear Paw Campground. The trail will shine brightly through the end of… Read More

Glawe would be honored if bill passes By Barbie Porter Editor T he Vergas Post Office may have a new name honoring the late Jon Glawe, a Vergas resident who was known for delivering more than the mail.  ¶  Jon never intended to be a legend. Those with high moral fiber that carry themselves with a… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The sounds of ice skates cutting ice to perform a hockey stop, along with laughter and “opes” could be heard near the public beach in Vergas last week.  The beach, which is home to the world’s largest loon and a massive park, added another amenity to its long list—a skating rink. Amongst the residents… Read More