After fostering toddler, Finedays adopt a child By Barbie Porter Editor When Pat Fineday learned his great niece was heading to a foster home, he had a “deep conversation” with Linda, his wife of 42 years. The Detroit Lakes resident grew up with biological parents “who didn’t care.” Eventually, that led to him and his siblings being… Read More
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Foster child becomes a foster parent
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:38pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Distribution shortage hits home at Frazee School
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:33pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0School districts see main food supplier contract canceled By Barbie Porter Editor y now, most have heard about the distribution woes, where vessels carrying thousands of cargo containers are at a standstill near ports from coast-to-coast. The cargo that finds its way to shore finds another obstacle with a shortage of truck drivers to get the… Read More
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Two main thoroughfares to be under construction in Frazee
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:30pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Campground variance sought By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee will see two main thoroughfares under construction for two consecutive years beginning in 2022. State Highway 87 through the city limits will receive a full reconstruction, which will be paid by state tax dollars. The city portion will include building a trail and installing new utility lines from where the road… Read More
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Frazee to use Code Red for emergency notifications
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:25pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Barbie Porter Editor Code Red has been available to Becker County residents for years, and the Frazee City Council plans to make use of the notification system should any city-wide emergencies arise. Craig Fontaine has led the Code Red Emergency Management System for the county. He attended the council meeting on Monday, Oct. 18 and dove… Read More
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Parade, Trunk or Treat offered for Halloween
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:23pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Fun events to be held in Vergas and Frazee By Barbie Porter Editor Youngsters are preparing to dress up like their favorite super hero, goblin or fictional character and hit the town to show off their creativity and collect treats. The Halloween events are plenty in the area and beyond, including a costume parade through the streets of… Read More
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Project in St. Louis River Estuary completed
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:18pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0One of Minnesota DNR’s largest habitat restoration projects is complete. The three-year, $18 million construction project in the St. Louis River estuary near Duluth has restored 230 acres of coastal wetland habitat at Kingsbury Bay and Grassy Point. Residents and visitors at the locations may see contractors removing large equipment from the area over the next… Read More
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Head coach for Fly Girls shares vision for team
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:16pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Daughter, mother team up to coach Frazee team By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee High School dance program has a longtime dancer steering the ship and a well-known educator as an assistant. Isabella Matejka was hired as head coach and her mother (and integration/intervention specialist) Becky Matejka as an assistant coach. Matejka graduated from Frazee High School in… Read More
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Frazee Liquor Store continues profitable year
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:14pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Decommissioning event center elevator considered By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Municipal Liquor Store has broke from its history and appears to be cutting a new, profitable path. During the Frazee City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, Councilman Mark Kemper applauded the store’s employees and noted the city-owned store is currently in the black by $46,565. “I… Read More
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Twice Blessed blesses CornerStone and more
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:12pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Barbie Porter Editor Twice Blessed continues to hand out blessings. The thrift store in Frazee offers a variety of lightly used products, then takes the proceeds and gives it back to the community. Recently, the store provided a check for $1,000 to CornerStone. CornerStone is a group leading the vision for providing the community with a… Read More
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OTC commission requests more info before deciding fate of LLR addition
News | Published on October 25, 2021 at 6:10pm EDT Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Barbie Porter Editor The Otter Tail County’s Planning Commission approved a motion to table the expansion request of Loon Lake Resort in Vergas, at the applicant’s request. The matter will be reviewed again with an updated plan, as well as an environmental impact worksheet. A boating density study will also be requested from the Department… Read More