For a view of twinkling lights to match the starry night sky, consider a walk on Itasca State Park’s Twinkle Light Trail. From dusk (around 5 p.m.) to 10 p.m. every night, visitors can enjoy the three-quarter mile loop trail located in the Bear Paw Campground. The trail will shine brightly through the end of… Read More

Glawe would be honored if bill passes By Barbie Porter Editor T he Vergas Post Office may have a new name honoring the late Jon Glawe, a Vergas resident who was known for delivering more than the mail.  ¶  Jon never intended to be a legend. Those with high moral fiber that carry themselves with… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The sounds of ice skates cutting ice to perform a hockey stop, along with laughter and “opes” could be heard near the public beach in Vergas last week.  The beach, which is home to the world’s largest loon and a massive park, added another amenity to its long list—a skating rink…. Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Holidays can bring stress to any relationship, but Lisa McLeod-Foster and Shane Gigstead found a key to keep sane during it all—playful bickering. McLeod-Foster, a 1981 Detroit Lakes High School graduate, grew up with four siblings.  Shane Gigstead grew up in Frazee and graduated from high school in 1985. The son… Read More

Frazee Elementary sixth graders apply for scholarship By Barbie Porter Editor  Chuck Wake’s sixth grade science class recently spent some quality time with retired NHL star Wes Walz. Walz played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League, including as the Minnesota Wild’s center. During his NHL career he collected 109 goals and 151 assists.  The local… Read More

The Stand By Me Foundation was named this year’s recipient for the Hoops for Hope event set for Friday, Jan. 7, starting at 4:30 p.m. The fundraiser will happen during the girls and boys basketball double-header. The fun will include a shoot for a buck, pass the bucket and a silent auction. Thaddeus Helmers helped… Read More

Sanders agrees to contingency fund By Barbie Porter Editor  The downtown commercial building in Frazee is up, and bills are coming due. The EDA agreed to extending its agreement with Goldmark (no change in terms, just an extension) as the original contract expired at the year’s end. One invoice sent to the Frazee EDA had… Read More

Appraisal cost comes in at $7,200  By Barbie Porter Editor  Members of the Wannigan Park Board asked the Frazee Economic Development Authority for a $2,500 donation to have a land appraisal done.  During the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 28, EDA member Hank Ludtke stated Becker County already agreed to donate $2,500 toward the appraisal,… Read More

Lakeshirt’s president recognized Lakeshirts’ President Michelle Daggett has been named to the Twin Cities Business Magazine’s 2021 Notable Women in Manufacturing list. Daggett joins the ranks of 13 other exemplary leaders in a traditionally male-dominated field. Daggett has been part of the Lakeshirts team for nearly 25 years, and has held a variety of senior leadership… Read More

Lake Region Arts Council’s Arts Mentorship Program provides scholarships to a limited number of students, currently in grades 9-11, that attend public, private or home schools and live in our nine-county region. The program offers students the opportunity for study with a professional in their chosen field during the summer months. Talents can include music,… Read More