The Frazee volleyball team dropped a pair of games on the road last week, a 3-0 game in Menahga on Tuesday and a 3-1 game in Hawley on Thursday. The Hornets also participated in the Perham Tournament on Saturday and went 1-4. The Hornets fell to Hawley 2-0, Sebeka 2-0, Melrose 2-0 and Thief River… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Chad Hutmacher may likely be building a replica of every fish in the waters of Minnesota.  The Ottertail resident said the hobby all began when his son Cayden, a junior at Perham High School student, joined a master angler program with the Department of Natural Resources.  “I believe it was if you catch… Read More

Fire dept. has long history of being able to fill vacancies By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Fire Department recently recognized four of its members, who retired after many years of service. Dan Doyle, served for 231/2 years, Jason Schrupp, 20 years, Tom Sharbonno, 23 years and Anthony Soland served 17 years. Schrupp can’t recall why he… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  This past April Tonya Trusty thought her toddler son, Phoenix, was going to die. His rib cage was pronounced. He refused to eat. He faced continuous health problems related to eczema, which had him on a steady intake of prednisone, antibiotics and immune suppressants. “In May his BMI was in the fourth percentile… Read More

Business owners call for group to reform By Barbie Porter Editor Getting involved with community events doesn’t have to be a 40-hour affair.  During the Frazee Area Community Club  annual event on Thursday, Oct. 7,  it was emphasized that many hands make light work. And, hands that can donate an hour are appreciated, even if they… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor While growing up, Otter Tail County was a place Cory Hepola couldn’t wait to leave. His youthful eyes were set on the bright lights and fast pace of the Twin Cities.  ¶  When he got there, he found all the success hard work rewards. He also realized how lucky he was to… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Frazee Elementary students visited the Frazee Fire Department on Thursday, Oct. 7. The Vergas Fire Department also brought their engine for the students to view.  In addition to getting an up-close-view of the engines, the students also learned about fire prevention and safety, like the well-known stop-drop-and roll method to keep them safe… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority  discussed the potential sale of the City owned West Lake Street property the city owns. During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6 the group was notified the city council had been approached by an adjoining landowner to the West Lake Street city property. The city became owners of… Read More