By Barbie Porter Editor Father Lon Konold stood near the Frazee overpass bridge of U.S. Highway 10  flying an octopus. The colorful kite made of nylon and silk stretched 49-feet long and floated on 440-pound test line that was wound in a spool. “There are other kites that need less heavy line,” he said. “You need… Read More

Themed parades, live music and good eats By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Area Community Club announced that Leonard and Doreen Schrandt were recognized as Grand Marshals of Turkey Days. The event motto is “Double the Fun in ‘21,” and to stay true to that concept the committee is also recognizing Joan Maertz at a Grand Marshal. Leonard… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas City Council had several good news items having to do with personnel, property and money during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13.  A manager was hired for the Vergas Municipal Liquor Store. The council approved the personnel committee recommendation to hire Gail Kaplan, with a starting date in August. Two… Read More

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