By Robert Williams Editor Nine residents of Red Willow Heights attended the Frazee City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to voice their united opposition to a report that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) had discussions with a developer about plans for rezoning and future development of multifamily housing at the front of the subdivision… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee-Vergas School District announced a 6.10 percent levy increase during a Truth in Taxation meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, prior to the monthly school board meeting. The proposed payable 2026 levy is $2,846,008. The levy was approved by the school board later in the meeting. That includes a general fund… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Environmental Services Administrator Steve Skoog presented the county’s new organics recycling program to the Frazee City Council on Wednesday, Dec. 11. A Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant of $178,000 was used to accumulate nearly 900 2.5-gallon pails and rolls of compostable bags that are free for those who choose… Read More

Becker County 4-H held their Annual Achievement Awards Program. The county is proud to recognize accomplishments made by the youth and adult volunteers in the 4-H program throughout the last year. Each year, 4-H members are asked to complete records of their projects, highlighting goals set and accomplished, ideas for next year, as well as… Read More

Contributed photo Roger Boe and Sharon Guck gave poinsettias to the residents of the Frazee Care Center on Monday, December 8.

Jonas Allen Zion, 37 of Frazee, has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Becker County District Court. The charge included the victim being under age 13 and the actor more than 36 months older. In Minnesota, sexual contact with a person under the age of 13 by an actor who is more… Read More

Eagle Lake Park sale closing in the near future By Robert Williams Editor The finalization of the sale of Eagle Lake Park took another step toward closing. City Administrator Stephanie Poegel reported that court action on the sale of the park was to conclude last week, according to City Attorney Patrick A. Bakken.  Bakken will be… Read More

Recently, a board member from the Veterans Golf Classic presented a check for $7,000 to the Recreation Department at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home. Over the course of a year, residents participate in over 250 activities which range from day trips, events, entertainers, youth sporting events, breakfast and lunch outings, and weekly activities such as… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the North and North Central frost zones at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Vehicles… Read More

Fresh curricula from partnership with Green Flower Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has expanded its online cannabis career certificate offerings through its partnership with Green Flower, a national leader in cannabis education.  The college has announced updates to its original three certificate programs and launched three new options, doubling the number of… Read More