Battery, coolant, tire tread are top three on to-do list By Barbie Porter Editor  When it comes to winter, it is better to be prepared than stuck out in the cold.  Kelly Ray’s Service and Repair owner, Kelly Schwarzrock, has a few items to consider before the sub-zero temperatures arrive. First, check the battery. Schwarzrock  said the battery test he… Read More

Fall sports programs reviewed By Barbie Porter Editor  Tammie Nunn was named to the Frazee-Vergas School Board to fill the seat vacated by Matt Bauer. Buaer resigned after taking a job out of state. Nunn, a Frazee resident, has served on the school board for several years in the past.  The board approved the appointment, and Nunn’s position will… Read More

Dr. Elizabeth Westhoff, a family medicine physician and hospitalist, is excited to welcome new patients at the Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes Clinic. “I chose to join Essentia Health because of the friendly and welcoming atmosphere I experienced every time I came in contact with this organization,” Westhoff said. Westhoff received her medical degree at the University… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Those stopping by the Vergas Municipal Liquor Store may notice a new smiling face behind the counter. Kyle Theisen recently took on the management duties of the city-owned business.  The Vergas resident wanted a job with a low commute time, and enjoyed the idea of working with the public in a retail setting. While… Read More

Jaden Schaefer, a 2020 graduate of Frazee High School, enlisted in the Army on May 16, 2021. He went to Fort Benning, Ga. to begin his basic training.  As a member of Baker Company 1-19, he spent 23 weeks in training, finishing basic training and infantry training. His training time this summer was marked with hot… Read More

Frazee High School grad becomes a Hotshot firefighter By Barbie Porter Editor  The National Interagency Fire Center reported 44,647 wildfires had burned more than 5.6 million acres in the United States so far in 2021. Shane Thon was one of many on the front lines beating back the fires. The son of Paul and Gini Thon of… Read More

Career is a childhood dream come true for Pate By Barbie Porter Editor  Jack Pate has a lot of time to contemplate philosophical questions and societal problems. The Daggett Truck driver has collected more than 3.6 million accident free miles  on his way to earning the title of Highway Man of the Month for August and… Read More

Big family was a childhood dream of mom By Barbie Porter Editor  Large families may be common for dairy farmers,  but city dwelling families tend to be shrinking. Frazee, however, has been blessed with a unique family. Alli and Bruce Breun have 11 children.  “Sometimes I feel like there is judgement,” she said. “I’ve heard some negative… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Leek Lake and Trowbridge Lake. The two connected lakes are both located near Vergas in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding two suspected zebra mussels on irrigation equipment being removed for the season. A DNR… Read More

Minnesota Department of Commerce has over $130 million for the program More Minnesotans than ever qualify for the Energy Assistance Program.  In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which operates the Energy Assistance Program, has over $130 million in federal funding, with more expected this fall, to help more Minnesota households. The Energy Assistance Program helps Minnesota… Read More