By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority took steps to provide additional incentives for multi-family housing units to be built. The city currently teams with the county to offer a tax abatement program that provides tax relief up to $5,000 or for five years, which ever comes first. After learning a $1 million-plus building is… Read More

Hanson competes in the Mn State Open By Barbie Porter Editor Pro golfer Beau Hanson entered the Minnesota State Open Championship and struggled with his middle game and concluded his bid for top honors early. The event was held on Tuesday, July 13 through Thursday, July 15 in Chaska, Minn. and saw big names like Cecil Belisle,… Read More

Interiors by Winkels opens in a new location By Chad Koenen Publisher It may have a new name, new location and new owners, but one thing won’t be changing at Interiors by Winkels, formerly Winkels Carpet Center—a small town touch and willingness to get to know each customer.  The new owners are Joe and Tasha Foltz who held… Read More

Scoreboard can be moved in the future By Barbie Porter Editor A new scoreboard was installed at Frazee High School’s football and track complex. On Thursday, Aug. 5, the old scoreboard was taken down from its posts and the new one brought in. New footings were installed for the new scoreboard. The location of the old board has… Read More

Community club annual meeting set for Aug. 12, all are welcome to attend By Barbie Porter Editor Corn on the cob is a sweet treat that comes fresh from the field as summer begins to mingle with fall. In Frazee, there is no shortage of opportunity to enjoy a cob or five as the annual Corn Feed… Read More

Ski shows set for Aug. 13-14 during Looney Days festivities By Barbie Porter Editor Katie Halverson is often seen water skiing inches from another person, or with someone standing between their shoulders. Those attending Looney Days on Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14 will have an opportunity to see the rural Frazee resident perform along with… Read More

Public invited to join committee to finalize plan By Barbie Porter Editor Wannigan Regional Park received its much anticipated ranking from Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.  The determination was a make or break for the park plan. If the ranking was low on the funding list for Legacy Funds, it was suggested the more than 170… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Turkey Days 2021 offered many firsts for Miss Frazee Katelyn Mack. Not only was she crowned in her first pageant, she also partook in the Turkey Days parade for the first time. Mack’s journey began a few weeks ago, when the former Miss Frazee Outstanding Teen Braylee Riewer called her. Their conversation turned… Read More

Soil samples taken to see if further excavation of soil is needed for downtown project By Barbie Porter Editor Those visiting downtown Frazee may have noticed there hasn’t been much movement with the commercial building project in past weeks.  During the monthly Frazee Economic Development Authority meeting on Tuesday, July 27, the group was told foundation remnants… Read More

Party begins Friday, ends with Sunday in Vergas By Barbie Porter Editor Looney Days returns in 2021 with jam packed three days of fun for all ages.  Thursday, Aug. 12 kicks off festivities with live music from 5-7 p.m. at Otter Coffee and Ice Cream. Friday, Aug. 13 the Lions Looney Egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Clues as… Read More