Former MMA fighter in a personal health battle By Robert Williams Editor Frazee native Brian Heden was frequently featured at the top of the main event card during his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He now finds himself in a completely different battle, after being diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to… Read More

‘Seraphina the Ballerina’ is now available locally By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Published May 3 by local author, Dawn Marie Duncan, “Seraphina the Ballerina” is now available in various local bookstores and at multiple signing events moving towards the winter. “I’ve always been a writer. This is a lifelong artistic endeavor. I love kids, it just made sense… Read More

New business opened this spring in Frazee By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Starting with washing his own car, Brandon Nguyen created his very own detailing business from his childhood garage in hopes of a bigger, and brighter future in the business world.  “I thought cleaning cars was a really satisfying process,” he said. “I enjoyed doing it, so I… Read More

Sellgren charged with felony theft Chad Lawrence Peterson, 50, of Frazee has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm, a felony, in Becker County District Court. On Thursday, June 9, special agents of the West Central Task Force and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension received information that there were guns inside a gun safe belonging… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor A one-vehicle crash was reported at the Frazee municipal liquor store on the eve of Turkey Days during overnight hours on Friday, July 29. City workers were at the off-sale entrance of the liquor store Friday morning boarding up the building where the vehicle crashed into the store. According to the report, the crash… Read More

The 2022 Turkey Days Road Rally, “Neverland Adventures” was a hit with eleven teams entering the  competition this year. The Road Rally was filled with clues and challenges related to Disney and Disney Adventures.   The teams started at the Frazee Essentia Clinic where teams showed off their Road Rally spirit with decorated cars, fun costumes,… Read More

Invasive algae forms in dense mats in lakes The Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force and the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations sponsored a bus tour to Lake Koronis to view the Starry Stonewort infestation.  Representatives from Otter Tail County including watercraft inspectors, county commissioners, and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialists listened as… Read More

FFA Legends program to take place September 3 Plans are in place to celebrate the 75th Annual FFA Shows at the Minnesota State Fair. The celebration will take place Labor Day weekend, during the FFA encampment. The kickoff for 75 years of FFA at Minnesota State Fair program will be held at Judson Avenue, between Swine… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Miss Frazee 2021 Katelyn Mack, left, and 2022 first runner-up Katy Wilkowski, right, celebrate on stage with this year’s winner of the Miss Frazee pageant Marcella George at the conclusion of Saturday’s ceremony at the high school. Right: Annett Faith Christensen, daughter of Chub and Nancy Christensen, is the 2022 Honorary… Read More