Last month, Disney CEO Bob Chapek controversially referred to “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings” as “an interesting experiment.” He was purportedly referring to the decision to release the film exclusively to theaters (as opposed to a simultaneous theatrical/streaming release), but some took the comment as dismissively referring to releasing a film with… Read More

An archery deer hunt opens Saturday, Sept. 18, in the East Minnesota River Refuge. The refuge is located entirely on private land in Blue Earth and Le Sueur counties along the east bank of the Minnesota River. It is open to archery hunting until Dec. 31 for taking antlerless deer or legal bucks. Hunters must request… Read More

Hornets to open HOL action on Thursday night against DGF By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets volleyball team has opened their season with a pair of non-conference wins.  The Hornets opened their season with a tough non-conference loss to Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal on Monday, Aug. 30. Frazee fell by a score of 3-1 (25-27, 25-16, 24-26, 21-25)… Read More

Frazee to host Breckenridge on Friday night in home opener By Chad Koenen Publisher With four of their first five games of the season on the road, the Frazee Hornets are putting some extra miles on the bus to start the season. The Hornets opened the year with a 29-16 come-from-behind win over Parkers Prairie on Sept. 3. … Read More

Pheasant numbers have declined by 25 percent from 2020, but numbers remained on par with the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside wildlife survey. “While the decline from last year sounds significant, pheasant numbers are actually fairly good and hunters will likely still see plenty of birds when the season… Read More

Hornet boys, girls take eighth place overall as teams  By Chad Koenen Publisher Nathan Johannsen took fifth place overall at the Detroit Lakes cross country meet on Thursday. Johannsen finished with a time of 18:21.14 and was able to out kick Jaden Miller of Fergus Falls down the stretch for the top five honors. Miller finished… Read More

draws a big crowd By Barbie Porter Editor Snellman Day is the last official bash of summer before area youth headed back to school. During the day  long event, activities were provided as well as a shopping experience. One shopping experience has to do with the mayor of the unincorporated town.  The fun all begins at Aune’s Kuppala… Read More

Frazee grad will build program from the ground up By Barbie Porter Editor Matt Bauer will be building a college softball program in Missouri next year.  The head coach of the Frazee High School softball team learned of the opportunity, but it seemed like a long shot. Still, Bauer stepped up to the plate and swung for… Read More

Bridge completion will conclude DNR work on extension project in lakes area By Barbie Porter Editor he Heartland Trail bridge overpass is in place.  The intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Becker County Highway 10 was closed on Tuesday, Aug. 31  as construction crews installed the bridge.  Preparations for the bridge, such as creating an adequate approach slope on both… Read More