Elementary showing increases in math, reading and science By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released 2025 statewide assessment and accountability results in late August.  Overall, student performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) remained steady in reading and mathematics, while consistent attendance rates continued to improve across student groups.  The MCAs are state tests in… Read More

Goodbye DL Pavilion Celebration on October 11 By Robert Williams Editor District 1 Commissioner Erica Jepson reported on the latest meeting of the Housing Subcommittee regarding the future upgrades of the Maple Avenue Apartments in Frazee during the Becker County Commissioners’ board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Detroit Lakes. County Economic Development Specialist Cody Piper will be… Read More

The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Alexandria September 5-7. A total of 755 youth from 58 counties participated in the following events with 2,009 entries: Archery, 3-D Archery, BB gun, Standard Air Rifle, 3 Position Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, Muzzleloading, Trap, Silhouette, Wildlife Calling, Skillathon, and Cast… Read More

A Dent man was arrested after recklessly firing multiple gunshots outside his apartment building on Sunday, Sept. 14. According to court records, deputies responded to the scene after receiving multiple reports of shots fired outside his apartment. Ethan Goodspeed, 33, was located by officers inside his apartment and initially denied any involvement. Later, he admitted to firing… Read More

Free e-waste recycling Oct. 1-4 for county residents By Robert Williams Editor Becker County is starting an organics recycling program with funding assistance of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant, which began on Thursday, Sept. 18. Organics recycling is separating organic waste (food waste, paper napkins, etc.) from the trash and keeping it out of the landfill…. Read More

In observance of Family History Month, genealogy expert Rick Crume will offer a series of Genealogy 101 presentations at locations around Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s (LARL) seven-county region. The presentations will focus on how to access and utilize the genealogy databases available free-of-charge through the library. Crume will be available after to answer questions. Attendees will… Read More

If you drive with child passengers, job one is making certain they are properly buckled in. It’s not only Minnesota law—used correctly every time, every ride, car seats save children’s lives. From Sept. 21-27, as part of 2025 National Child Passenger Safety Week, parents, grandparents and others who transport kids have special opportunities to ensure… Read More

Frazee to face Parkers Prairie on Friday night By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee defense held a gritty New York Mills team to just 245 yards of total offense and 12 points on the scoreboard as the Hornets picked up their third win of the season with a 26-12 win over the Eagles on Friday night…. Read More

Hornets take defending champion Nuggets to four games By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Hornets had the defending state champion Hawley Nuggets on their heels on Thursday night as the Hornets did something just three other teams have done so far this season—won a game against the Nuggets.  After taking the first game by a score of… Read More

Arvig has once again been named one of the upper Midwest’s 50 best places to work by Prairie Business magazine. Arvig makes the 2025 list for the fourth consecutive year, and eighth overall. The award recognizes some of the region’s best companies and organizations nominated by their peers. “Earning a spot on this list for the fourth… Read More