By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief The cows were run through the chute last Friday and we ended up with 71/73 pregnant, which is a great percentage for us.   Usually we have 6-8 to cull, this time it’s only two plus one skinny cow that might not make it through the winter. The calves were put… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: The Color Guard fires off the ceremonial rifle volleys during the gun salute at the conclusion of the Veterans Day remembrance program in downtown Frazee in front of the Frazee-Vergas VFW Post 7702 club. Veterans and citizens in attendance joined together for the annual serving of Mulligan Stew after the ceremony…. Read More

New initiative lowers college costs for students M State is embarking on a new cost-saving initiative for students and their families. The initiative is expected to not only increase the affordability of M State—which already has one of the lowest tuition rates of any two-year college in Minnesota—but also bolster student equity, retention, completion and overall… Read More

Group provides recycled products for those in need around the world By Robert Williams Editor Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Mission Chairperson Joan Ketter is looking to get “Mission Mondays” back to a participation level it was prior to the pandemic.  ¶  “We’re just getting started again; we were very, very active,” Ketter said. “We probably had… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Widseth funding employees obtained approval from the Vergas City Council to request a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Local Road Improvement Program grant of $202,470 for the reconstruction of West Lake Street from the intersection at County State Aid Highway 17 at a special council meeting held on Monday, Oct. 30. “The outcome… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) was sent back to the drawing board on the Downtown Commercial Retail Space when chairman Hank Ludtke was informed of Northern Dental Access Center’s (NDAC) to pull out of the Frazee market. NDAC announced that the non-profit had chosen Frazee for its third location in February and… Read More

Lindemann looking to share experience with new vet partner By Robert Williams Editor Frazee is one of only three towns in Becker County fortunate to have full-time veterinary practices. After beginning his Frazee practice out of his garage, Dr. Randall Lindemann and his team have been at the current location of Acorn Lake Veterinary Service for the… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams With the help of Tom Watson running the auger, members of the Laurentian Lakes Chapter of the North Country Trail Association installed a kiosk near the entrance to Wannigan Regional Park on Friday, Nov. 3. Wannigan Park is a recreational crossroads as it is where the future Heartland State Trail extension will… Read More

PIT maneuver used to assist with stop A Frazee man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court with fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, a felony, and misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). A deputy saw James Duane Johnson, 54, of rural Frazee, weaving his vehicle on Highway 87 in Frazee, according to court… Read More

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Essentia Health for its leadership in the use of technology. This is the fourth consecutive year Essentia has been cited as a technology leader by CHIME. “Technology is a major component in the high-quality care delivered to the patients we are privileged to serve,” said Chuck Watson,… Read More