Bistro moved to main level By Barbie Porter Editor  The CornerStone is aiming to be open this summer. Modifications were recently made to where the bistro and youth center will be located. CornerStone board member Karen Pifher reported electrical inspections were done recently and a soft opening is set for June. She noted the progress was made possible… Read More

FHS senior eager to share iconic story By Barbie Porter Editor  Katy Wilkowski has been waiting years for the “Wizard of Oz” to be the Frazee High School musical. In her senior year, her dream came true and she earned the lead role of Dorothy. Dorothy is a fictional character in the classic 1900 children’s novel, “The… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief We are 3 for 3 on our first calf heifers not having any milk. What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is a going on here?  I think I have it nailed down after some research and asking some other cattlemen. The issue can most likely be attributed to the… Read More

The University of North Dakota Office of the Registrar issued its fall semester 2021 Deans List, Presidents Roll of Honor and names of winter commencement. The Dean’s List, published at the end of each spring and fall semester, contains the names of students who are ranked in the top 15 percent of their college. The student… Read More

Competitive rates and adequate coverage a must By Barbie Porter Editor  “How important is it to you, to call and talk to someone instead of a computer service?” asked United Community Insurance agent Rita Stelzer.  She recognized that people pay hard-earned money to ensure their valuables are protected and will be covered, should an unforeseen accident occur.  Those who… Read More

Roads are too soft for traffic due to melting snow The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin temporarily closing some state forest roads and trails as seasonal melting makes them too soft to support vehicle traffic without causing damage. Depending on weather and local site conditions, the temporary closures are expected to begin at… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding a career fair on Tuesday, March 29, from 4-7 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more about the career of a conservation officer. The current recruiting period, which runs through April 8, is for the agency’s CO Prep program, which provides a pathway for people without previous law… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 30, 2017 Becker County Transit officials gathered opinions on how the bus service can better serve Frazee during a public meeting Tuesday, March 21 at the Frazee Fire Hall. Transit Director Ryan Damlo hosted the event, which saw about a dozen visitors. The purpose of the meeting was to determine if… Read More

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