By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School District announced its COVID-19 safety protocols during its school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 9. The district requires facemasks while on a bus, as is required by federal mandate. When it comes to the classroom or in-school, the facemasks are recommended, but not required for the unvaccinated. The decision is in… Read More

Sandberg, Streeper place first, second in race on Maah Daah Hey Trail By Barbie Porter Editor my Streeper and her son-in-law Nathan Sandberg were two of hundreds of people who unloaded their mountain bikes on the Maah Daah Hey Trail during the first weekend of August. The trail stretches a total of 144 miles and offers an… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Silver Leaf Equine, a new equestrian center, opened its doors in Frazee.   Rebecca Wallace offers boarding on 40 acres, a certified equine masseuse, trail rides, indoor barn and will soon have stalls for boarding as well. The owner of the boarding and training facility located four miles from town (37416 State Highway 87)… Read More

Increase in price for new downtown building due to concerns with soil quality By Barbie Porter Editor The price for the  downtown commercial building increased by almost $70,000. The Frazee Economic Development Authority held an emergency meeting on Friday, Aug. 6 to discuss the expense. In early August, the EDA was notified the excavation progress for the new… 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

Interiors by Winkels opens in a new location By Chad Koenen Publisher t 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

By Barbie Porter Editor The Wiener Dog National Races drew hundreds of spectators and more than 40 racers from all around the state and beyond. Announcer Tom “Digger” Anderson pointed out there was a poodle in the crowd wearing a hot dog suit.  “Obviously, it is using performance enhancing kibble, and has been disqualified,” Anderson deadpanned. Andy Softing of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor When Looney Days rolls around, Kyle Theisen is one of many who are eager to begin hunting for the Looney Egg.  The large black rock, which represents a loon egg, is hidden on public property in city limits. Clues are read as to where one can find the egg throughout the event. On the… Read More