By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee City Council once again discussed the city-owned liquor store, but made no headway to address concerns expressed.   During the monthly council meeting on Monday, March 21, Councilman Mark Flemmer supported hiring a manager for the store that sells both off-sale and on-sale. He noted the auditor and representatives… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The  Heart O’Lakes VFW Post 7702 had its liquor license suspended by the Frazee City Council, after it was fined by the state. During its monthly city council meeting on Monday, March 21, Frazee Mayor Ken Miosek referred the council to a document by the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The State Highway 87 project in Frazee is set to begin on May 30. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Project Manager Tom Pace said a pre-construction conference is being set up, tentatively in  April.    The work will be done in segments, and it is not known where the project will… Read More

Former Frazee business owner convicted By Barbie Porter Editor  Terry Lee Harrison was given a 12 year sentence for sexually abusing a child for several years, starting when the victim was six. He was charged with two felonies, which had a potential maximum sentence of 30 years and/or $40,000 fines. Harrison received a credit of… Read More

Community support is a key goal  By Barbie Porter Editor  The Vergas Lions are known for having a strong bloodline in its pride. While some may look to leadership when a group soars, President Mary Ditterich explained their pack is full of leaders, and each is also a supporter. With about 55 members in the… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The cause of a train derailment in rural Frazee  on Thursday, Feb. 17 is still under investigation. Public Affairs Director, Lydia Underdahl, for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad provided additional information regarding the trains involved in the accident. Underdahl stated the eastbound train as coming from Minneapolis and heading to… Read More

City water finishes in top three at taste contest By Barbie Porter Editor  The City of Frazee will have a spring clean up day where residents can kick large items like sofas to the curb and have it hauled away. The decision was made during the monthly council meeting on Monday, March 21. The dates… Read More

Sponsorships being sought for new baseball field By Barbie Porter Editor  Retaining electives and seeking sponsors to pay for a baseball diamond were discussed at the Frazee-Vergas School Board working session on Tuesday, March 22. Superintendent Terry Karger asked the board to consider the potential need for staff reduction. As the district sees declining enrollment,… Read More

Wallin elected divsion VP By Barbie Porter Editor  Frazee High School’s student council recently hosted a Student Council Western Division meeting, and the effort put forward impressed the group’s advisor, Megan Galligan. She noted this is the first in-person division meeting they had since 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily discontinued such school-related gatherings. Harley Kropuenske is… Read More

Bistro moved to main level By Barbie Porter Editor  The CornerStone is aiming to be open this summer. Modifications were recently made to where the bistro and youth center will be located. CornerStone board member Karen Pifher reported electrical inspections were done recently and a soft opening is set for June. She noted the progress… Read More