Final discussions on ordinance are set for May By Robert Williams Editor A public hearing was held regarding the new Otter Tail County vacation home rental ordinance by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 23, with more than a few specific areas of the ordinance questioned. “This is a new ordinance,” said Land and Resource Management Director… Read More

Freedom Rock project to be added to Vergas memorial Art Instructor Molly Fairbanks’ seventh grade students at Frazee-Vergas High School are contributing to the Vergas Veterans Memorial’s upcoming Freedom Rock project with decorated stones of their own. The class first donated art to the memorial two years ago and Vergas Veterans founding committee representative Lyle Krieg… Read More

Event to be held on lawn outside of Frazee City Offices For generations, Americans have lifted up scripture-filled prayers in every season and circumstance. From the first national calls to prayer by the Founding Fathers seeking divine guidance, the truths of the Bible have been the foundation for prayer through every tragedy and triumph in Amreican history…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Minnesota Democratic senator Nicole Lynn Mitchell was arrested for first-degree burglary of her stepmother’s home in Becker County on Monday, April 22. Mitchell, 49, made her first court appearance the following day appearing before District Judge Gretchen Thilmony via Zoom from the Becker County jail. According to court records, on Monday, April 22… Read More

Frazee FD pensions increased By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council approved the application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for a loan from the Clean Water Revolving Fund/Drinking Water Revolving Fund for improvements to the wastewater treatment system as part of the East Main Avenue construction project coming up this summer. The loan amount is… Read More

Join the Laurentian Lakes Chapter at the Frazee Event Center, Saturday, May 11. Schedule of events: A guided chapter hike will leave from Lion’s Park at 2 p.m. This will be about a 4-mile hike through Frazee and Wannigan Regional Park. • 5 p.m. Social – Check out the silent auction featuring outdoorsy items and unique local artisans’… Read More

Contributed photo Robert Tollefson was honored for 22 years of service to the Frazee Fire Department during the Frazee Fire Department Relief Association Fundraiser at the Frazee Event Center Saturday, April 13. Tollefson served as Assistant Chief and many other leadership roles through the years and was congratulated on his retirement by Frazee Fire Chief… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Dozens of couples walked through the Frazee-Vergas High School gym on Saturday afternoon as part of the annual grand march and prom festivities. The theme this year was Night Under the Stars and included a lighted path for students to walk down as part of grand march. The night also included a… Read More

A total of 29,150 was awarded to 15 local organizations by Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Operation Round Up (ORU) program. ORU Board Trustees allocated funding during their quarterly meeting on April 8. Organizations receiving funds were: • $1,000 to the City of Henning Park & Rec Department • $2,500 to BIO Girls • $800 to Someplace Safe… Read More

The Minnesota State Patrol welcomed 35 new troopers in a ceremony honoring graduates from the 68th and 69th training academies last week. Graduates, including Kyle Hanson of Frazee and Anthony St. Clair of Waubun, took the oath of office while surrounded by family, friends and current troopers at the University of Minnesota’s Ted Mann Concert Hall… Read More