Frazee fireman saves the life of an inmate in Becker County By Barbie Porter Editor Jason Kropuenske has seen both sides of those moments when one’s life flashes before their eyes.  The Frazee resident was pinned by a skid steer and wasn’t certain there would be a tomorrow. He was also one of the three correction officers at… Read More

Frazee driver has been trucking his whole life By Barbie Porter Editor  BM Transport driver, Danny Branden, was recently named Driver of the Year by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies. Growing up in Audubon, Minn., the son of the late Arvin and Marlene Branden  is the self-proclaimed odd ball of the family. He explained everyone… Read More

Photo by Barbie Porter JerriAnne Burton’s first grade class followed clues leading to a pot of gold in the Frazee Elementary office. Administrative Assistant Cindy Wischnak directed Hazel Jager to pick out one prize before her classmates followed suit.

Tutoring, late bus to be offered By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School Board asked the school to put into motion a change that will allow juniors and seniors an open lunch period. Currently, the entire school requires students to remain on school grounds during the lunch period.  During its monthly meeting on Monday, March 14, Principal… Read More

Council to accept engineer firm proposals By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Lions Club announced it will discontinue bar services. The Lions Club held its meeting at the same time as the Vergas City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 8. A few members of the do-good service organization came into the council chambers and made the announcement. In… Read More

New location to open by August By Barbie Porter Editor  Passerbys along the Janke Sew & Vac building in Detroit Lakes have noticed the sign in front. The 1977 Frazee High School graduate will be closing the store at 607 North Washington Avenue on May 20. Meanwhile enjoy the merchandise at rock bottom prices. While the news… Read More

FHS musical set for April By Barbie Porter Editor  Sydney Rodeman looks forward to taking the stage and playing the part of a coward who finds courage. The daughter of Lisa and Todd Rodeman will play the Cowardly Lion in the “Wizard of Oz” musical, set to debut in early April at Frazee High School. She tried for… Read More

Johannesburg takes second at district art competition By Barbie Porter Editor  Students at Frazee Elementary were provided with an opportunity to enter a contest hosted by area Lions Clubs. The winners included Aynslee Johannesburg, Cassandra Puttbrese and Navaeh Wirth. Johannesburg took top honors as the pick for best poster from the Vergas Lions. Puttbrese was first pick for… Read More

Contributed photo Annalynn Wallin, Frazee’s Miss Outstanding Teen, will be competing at state level in Chaska, Minn., this Saturday, March 20. Wallin a freshman at FHS who volunteers, in the community, with her school, and is employed by United Community Bank.

Tangen resigns as boys track coach By Barbie Porter Editor  Kari Dahlgren recently joined the team of kindergarten teachers at Frazee Elementary. During its monthly school board meeting on Monday, March 14, the school board approved hiring Dahlgren to add a section of kindergarten through the current year  for $13,383.  She was one of three people to apply for… Read More