USA Powerlifting ‘discriminated’ by maintaining  sex-based divisions Republican candidate for Governor Kristin Robbins criticized the Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling in Cooper vs. USA Powerlifting, and promised to undo the harm she said it creates if she becomes Governor. “Today, the Minnesota Supreme Court allowed Tim Walz and Keith Ellison’s war against women to continue,” said Robbins…. Read More

Meetings to be held in Alexandria, New York Mills Farmland rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Landlords, farmers, and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the free informative meetings held across Minnesota. Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the landowner, and the farmer is a challenge. Examples, factsheets, and… Read More

Property owners cannot push snow on to the road As winter approaches, the Otter Tail County Highway Department is reminding residents to take extra care when removing snow from driveways, sidewalks and private property. Residents should not push snow into the road or pile it along the right-of-way. Such actions are hazardous to drivers and violate… Read More

The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) Board of Directors plays a vital role in supporting and advocating for the arts across our nine-county region of west-central Minnesota. There are two directors from each county that make up the Board. Board directors demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the arts within their communities and throughout the region…. Read More

Council to donate $25k interest funds to Pickleball project By Robert Williams Editor Over the summer, the Frazee Public Works Department has been hard at work maintaining daily operations and tackling one of the crew’s biggest challenges according to Public Works Supervisor Larry Stephenson’s report to the city council Wednesday, Oct. 22. Those challenges are finding and repairing water… Read More

Bachmann appointed to Dist. 1 Planning Commission seat By Robert Williams Editor Portions of the Frazee section of the Heartland Trail were deemed non-ADA compliant, according to a report by County Commissioner Phil Hansen on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the bi-weekly commissioner’s meeting. Hansen also reported an overage from the trail construction that will be used to help… Read More

LaCoursiere was a 1998 graduate of Frazee-Vergas High School Governor Tim Walz announced, on Friday, Oct. 17, the appointment of Nathan LaCoursiere as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.  LaCoursiere is a 1998 graduate of Frazee-Vergas High School and his parents, Mike and Patty Nunn LaCoursiere, still live in rural Frazee. LaCoursiere, 45, has replaced… Read More

Vergas council researching water utility charges like Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Patrick Hollister of PartnerSHIP 4 Health proposed a potential grant that Vergas could take advantage of to aid in funding a portion of the future trail between Frazee and Vergas at the latest city council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Vergas Event Center…. Read More

Contributed photos Local royalty and Anderson’s Pumpkin Place hosted a pumpkin patch party at the Frazee Event Center on Sunday afternoon. The afternoon featured pumpkin painting, a cupcake/cookie walk, arts and crafts, games like larger-than-life checkers and a chance to decorate a trick or treat bag. Proceeds from the free-will donation event will benefit the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Cancer has the unique ability to bring out both the best, and at the same time, the worst in people. From endless doctor appointments to treatments and an uncertain future, even the smallest acts of kindness can be a shining light in an otherwise dark time of life. One local woman is hoping… Read More