Stephenson discusses chlorinebased water treatment plant By Barbie Porter Editor The city of Frazee recently changed over its water treatment system to one that uses chlorine.  Water and wastewater treatment plants use the chlorine to disinfect and prevent the spread of disease. The former water treatment plant utilized iron and manganese removal filter plant. The Department of Health… Read More

Grant is just under $900,000  By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee High School Principal Anna Potvin’s hard work brought a large chunk of additional funding to the district.  During the monthly board meeting, Superintendent Terry Karger announced Potvin had applied for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and was awarded the funds that will total… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The smell of fried food, animals and sound of children screaming will be filling the air of Perham this week. After taking a one year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Otter Tail County Fair will be held in Perham.  While the highlight of the fair will once again be the… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  If an amateur magician wants to showcase their skills, a comedian has a few jokes to share, a vocalist has a song to sing or dancer feels the need to bust a move, consider joining the brand new Turkey Days Variety Show Fundraiser on Friday, July 23 starting at 6 p.m.  Anyone interested… Read More

Miss Frazee and teen pageant provide benefits for contestants By Barbie Porter Editor Miss Frazee Delaney Matejka and Miss Frazee Outstanding Teen Braylee Riewer will conclude the first ever two-year reign on Saturday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Riewer said her teen title gave her a number of opportunities to get involved in the community and events… Read More

Frazee to host 67th annual event which begins Thursday By Barbie Porter Editor The 67th Annual Turkey Days, Double the Fun in ‘21, has arrived and fun events are planned all week long. The Turkey Days events begin on Thursday, July 22 and includes bingo at the Frazee Care Center starting at 2:30 p.m.  From 4:30-8:30 p.m. the… Read More

Horse-drawn rides, pickleball and veterans memorial get the green light By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas City Council approved three new tourist attractions during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13.  While the pickleball court and veterans memorial are well-known by those following news of the town, a new opportunity presented itself with 20-minute horse-drawn rides in… Read More

Bonds for parking lot projects approved By Barbie Porter Editor Timber sales from the Frazee-Vergas School District forest will be used to remove old primitive bathrooms and replace them. The 240-acre school forest  is located about five miles from Frazee Elementary and is utilized by students to learn about nature. During a school board meeting on Monday, July… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The East Otter Tail County Fair returns with family fun for everyone and updates to its historic buildings. The event, which goes from July 22-25, is celebrating 110 years. For the regulars that visit and enjoy the rides, concerts, tractor pulls, demo derbies and many other events, the buildings are a familiar sight.  Diane… Read More

Family known at car shows for classic rides By Barbie Porter Editor Automobiles have a variety of fans. There are those that love the engines, the bodies or the modifications. Then there are car  aficionados like the Halls. The Rochert residents took their love for automobiles and made it into a bonding experience for the family.  Jon Hall… Read More