By Barbie Porter Editor Athletes answered a call to help a community member prepare for winter.  Frazee resident Clay Nagel said young men who participate in a variety of sports, from football to basketball, wrestling and baseball joined the effort to stack wood for Dallas and Mary Flynn (they are the only two in the family). The Flynns… Read More

Public land open to hunting includes wildlife management areas (WMAs). A subset of WMAs have an online Accessibility Sheet that provides greater detail on available services and facilities for people with disabilities, including photos and maps. All interested hunters can call the area wildlife manager for current conditions WMAs of interest.     Hunters can also… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee High School varsity volleyball coach Molly Fairbanks asked her senior players to think of a staff member who went above and beyond to make their day, or improve their experience at the high school. When each student had someone in mind, she told them to write a letter of gratitude. When the… Read More

Townline Rd. easements recommended By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Planning Commission reviewed a construction permit at 105 Main Avenue, and approved it. The plan that was presented by the developers (Tyler and Heather Schmid and Jeff and Wendy Zitzow) met all city codes.  The building offers commercial spaces on the main floor, as well as one apartment… Read More

At the public meeting about the skating rink location, the fenced area where the retention pond is located was called a name I had not heard—The Moose Pond. I’ve heard it called the goose pond and the duck pond, but never the Moose Pond. I love it! I hope the city leaders consider officially dubbing the… Read More

It’s almost the end of September; almost all my apples have been picked and dealt with. Some have been sold to an organic retail grocery store in Bemidji; some to an organic “Clean Plate” store in Menagha; some have gone in a barter process to the Amish—(who  told me the other day that they canned… Read More

Get served a homecooked meal for the family By Barbie Porter Editor The much-loved and highly anticipated Fall Dinner at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee has arrived.  On Friday, Oct. 8 from 5-7 p.m. a turkey steak dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, cole slaw and dessert will be served in a drive by service… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a drawing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, to issue permits for the 2021-22 Hubbel Pond Wildlife Management Area trapping season. The drawing will take place at DNR area headquarters on Lake Sallie, 2 1/2 miles southwest of Detroit Lakes at 14583 County Highway 19. The number of… Read More