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

By Barbie Porter Editor The annual loon calling contest has held at Long Lake Park by the iconic loon statute on Saturday, Aug. 14. While there were dozens of competitors, only one could walk away the grand champion. Ella McHattie took first in her age division of 0-8; Marcus Novotny Leino took first for ages 9-15 and… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Dozens of dogs filled Long Lake Beach with joyful barks and playful rolls in the sand on Saturday, Aug. 14 for the Looney Days Pup Plunge. Taking first place was Max, owned by Kyler Wegner and his father Dan. Taking second was Rogue and third, Zoey. The Wegners saw their Chesapeake retriever loved hurling… Read More

First phase approved for both projects in Vergas By Barbie Porter Editor Pickleball courts and the veteran’s memorial may be a reality in Vergas before winter blows in. During the monthly council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 10, the council approved the first phase of both projects. The attractions are to be built in the area where the… Read More