The second clue has been released for the 2024 Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Susi Jarvi Charm hunt.  A new clue will be released each week until the charm has been located. Clue 1 Let the 2024 charm hunt begin Read the clue closely in order to win A perfect place to be surrounded by nature’s life A peaceful place with… Read More

The American Hospital Association (AHA) on Wednesday presented Essentia Health with the prestigious AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health. Essentia is one of five recipients across the country to receive this honor in 2024. Essentia was recognized for its Resourceful program. Resourceful was launched in 2021 as a public… Read More

Housing project to include a pair of triplexes By Robert Williams Editor After much collaboration and planning, the North Fields of Dalton senior housing project is becoming a reality. The project is located on the north end of Dalton, just west of County Highway 35 on Court Street. The official groundbreaking was held by the Otter Tail County… Read More

Early season conditions allow for increased late season fishing Effective Friday, Aug. 16, Mille Lacs walleye anglers can harvest up to two walleye through Saturday, Nov. 30. Both fish can be 18-20 inches in length or one can be 18-20 inches and the other must be longer than 28 inches. “With high angler catch rates last fall, we opted for… Read More

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 5 Hunters reviewing the 2024 Minnesota hunting regulations will find season details in most areas of Minnesota similar to what they were last year, including northern areas with lower bag limits intended to increase deer populations. Deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Thursday, Aug. 1. “We’re looking… Read More

Dam modification projects are a key component of Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) funding that improves habitat, recreational opportunities, climate resilience, and safety across Minnesota. Dam projects are especially notable in a year when flooding impacts have tested dams in several parts of the state. “Climate change is driving an increase in extreme rain… Read More

Wild Wednesdays! 10 a.m. through Aug. 28 Explore the world of nature with your child during this hour-long adventure for 3–7 year-olds. Listen to a story, go for a hike, make a craft. See back page for topics. Space is limited. Registration required for these free programs. Save a spot for your child at Eventbrite.com Sunday, Aug…. Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum August 6, 2019 Rural Free resident Kevin Flynn recently returned from the Vikings training camp and he left impressed. The facility was dazzling, and the players’ skills on the field was inspiring, and kindest of the field was admirable. Flynn attended the pre-season training camp in Eagan as part of his job…. Read More

Please join the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in congratulating our 1,360 May 2024 graduates from the Eau Claire and Barron County campuses, including Jaryn Johannsen, of Frazee, Arts and Sciences, BS, Biology.

The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting August 14. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four. Topics for each session are as follows: • August 14: Developing your farm transition… Read More