Rural Vergas woman starts Eat Outside the Box By Barbie Porter Editor Back when the idea of wearing a mask other than on Halloween was foreign, Terra Huff was on a leisurely drive with her husband. The rural Vergas resident noted one of her co-workers had suggested pre-packaged frozen meals were a way of life. “I said, people… Read More

Schools on third round of extra federal funding By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Budget and Facilities Committee were told during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28 that the federal funding attached to the COVID-19 pandemic may end in fiscal year 2023.  Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds are in the third round of district funding. … Read More

New business to offer boarding, daycare services for pets By Barbie Porter Editor Katie Watland recently opened Knotty Dog Boarding and Daycare in rural Frazee where dogs get to be dogs. “We have daily adventures,” she said, noting that may include going for a trail walk or swim in the meandering Otter Tail River on their 70-acre property… Read More

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