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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… Read More

New tool helps Minnesotans see support for local schools The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) launched a new online tool to help Minnesotans track how federal education investments support students and schools in their own communities. The interactive microsite—“Tracking Federal Education Investments in Your Community”—puts useful, easy-to-understand information at Minnesotans’ fingertips. Community members can see… Read More

The Perham Chili Cook-off was a success. Hosted at the Perham Area Community Center, the event brought the community together for a lunch hour of competition, networking and impact. A big thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and volunteered, as well as our business sponsors: Perham Health, PACC, and United Community Bank for helping… Read More

Minnesota Beef Council representatives attend national convention in Colorado The annual Partnerships in Action (PIA) conference, held Oct. 13-16 in Denver, Colorado, brought state beef councils from across the country together to learn about the work of the Beef Checkoff. Attendees representing the Minnesota Beef Council (MBC) discussed ways national efforts can be expanded in… Read More