Photos by Robert Williams Kids of all ages had plenty of options for fun at the second annual Vergas Hairyman Festival from old-time games, to working their way through the ninja course and aiming at a Hairyman-shaped target in the archery contest. The festival featured warm weather and plenty of activities for people of all ages… Read More

Building will be remodeled for expanded city offices By Robert Williams Editor After much discussion, the Vergas City Council unanimously approved the city’s purchase of 131 East Main Avenue to house the city offices after holding a public comment session and special council meeting on Wednesday, Sep 27, at the Event Center. The extra session was called… Read More

By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Frazee Lions members invite the community to celebrate their club’s 50th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 15, with an open house at the Frazee Event Center, 2-4 p.m. The event will include light refreshments, a cash bar and a brief program at 2:30 p.m., with club president Jerry Bellefeulle as the Master of Ceremonies… Read More

Two local youth are among 29 chosen statewide Imagine representing an entire statewide organization and working with thousands of people from every part of Minnesota as a teenager.  This year, Nathan Blashack and Madison Pesek have earned that opportunity. Blashack and Pesek are two of 29 outstanding youths who were selected to serve as Minnesota 4-H State… Read More

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Hardworking Seniors Act.  “Across the country, hard working seniors have been unable to contribute to their health savings account (HSA), because they have begun receiving Medicare,” said Rep. Fischbach. “Seniors across Minnesota’s 7th District have reached out for my help, and I am proud to introduce the Hardworking Seniors Act,… Read More

Members discuss $400,000 grant to the project, loss to the city  By Robert Williams Editor The future Northern Dental Access Center (NDAC) was discussed at the meeting of the Frazee City Council onWednesday, Sept. 27.  In August, a tentative agreement was reached between the city of Frazee and Northern Dental Access Center on the purchase of the… Read More

The Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) in Itasca County and the Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary SNA in Clearwater County will be the first forests in Minnesota to officially join the national Old-Growth Forest Network on Oct. 12-13. The Old-Growth Forest Network is a nonprofit working to connect people with nature by creating a voluntary national… Read More

Bain is one of 16,000 finalists nationwide to be selected for the honor Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship program.  Perham senior Jaxon Bain was named one of the semifinalists. These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the… Read More

Highway 34 between County Road 29 near Detroit Lakes and County Road 26/47 near Osage is open to all traffic, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The road has been closed to thru-traffic since July for road construction. Through this  week, motorists should be prepared to encounter potential lane closures, pilot cars and flagging operations… Read More

Six 4-H youth from Becker County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 15-18. “Through the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show, youth build communications skills, gain deeper learning and interest in horses, and build relationships with caring adults,” said Renee Kostick, Extension Educator who manages the 4-H horse project in Minnesota. “These experiences contribute… Read More