The cuisine of Arkansas is well known for its traditional country cooking that includes grits and catfish. The Natural State was once known as the Land of Opportunity. While the nickname has changed, the motto of regnat populas (the people rule) has remained the same.  The name came from the Osage language. Arkansas was admitted into the… Read More

5 years ago September 8, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum The Frazee Economic Development Authority is considering spending around $60,000 to purchase two properties on Main Avenue so they can be demolished. The two properties being considered are owned by Matthew Branstad and Patrick Furey. There are many aspects to look into and deeper discussions to be had before… Read More

The “Candyman” of 1992 was ostensibly a horror movie about an urban legend come to life. Characters who uttered the name “Candyman” five times while looking in the mirror would meet a swift, brutal end … unless Candyman had even more diabolical plans in mind.  The franchise had to take a break following two wonky late… Read More

Legacy grant to award $101,700 On November 16, members of the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) Board will gather to decide which individual, organization and local government applicants will be awarded a portion of about $101,700 that is available through Legacy Grants this fall.  Minnesota has long been a strong proponent of the arts within the… Read More

Produce to drop to continue through September By Barbie Porter Editor The summer’s bounty has been plentiful thanks to area food banks and local connections. The churches of St. John’s Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s teamed up with the Bridge Food Pantry in Perham to provide area residents with fresh produce. Harvest Church in Frazee is also part… Read More

Many area youth earned ribbons and accolades at the 2021 Becker County Fair.  The 4-H groups at the fair included: Independent (IND),  Cloverdale (CL), River Valley (RV), Burlington Cubs (BC), Franklin (FR),Wild Things (WT), Busy Bees (BB), Happy Hillside (HH),  Wolf Lake Woodchucks (WLW) and Height-of-Land 69’ers (HOL). In the following list of winners, the key is… Read More

The Wolf Lake Harvest Fest brought in the fun and plenty of people joined the festivities. The winners of the 2021 Wolf Lake Harvest Fest contests were: • Susi Jarvi Charm Finders:Jade Skoog, Shanna Skoog and Layne Kumpula. • Wolf Lake Royalty: Miss Wolf Lake Desarae Kohrs; Miss Wolf Lake Princess Kaiden Langford; Jr. Miss Wolf Lake… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Before Betty Sweere was 16 she cooked for 20 men on a bonanza farm. From   June through October she lived by the sweat of her brow. There was no air conditioning (or electricity for that matter) and the heat of the old stove made for long days that stretched from breakfast… Read More

Marine Innovations is proud to announce the addition of Winnipesaukee Island Services, LLC as a dealer. Winnipesaukee Island Services has been serving New Hampshire homeowners since 2009. Located in Gilford, New Hampshire, Winnipesaukee Island Services is a multi-faceted business catering to the lake homeowner. Owned by Mike Metcalfe, W.I.S. specializes in residential construction, mooring services, dock… Read More