By Robert Williams Editor Randi Newton and her Perham ladies pickleball group got together Thursday, June 25, to visit some of the larger-than-life sculptures in Otter Tail County’s giant adventure and check out the pickleball courts in both towns. The 17 ladies began their road trip in Frazee with a visit to Tom the Turkey,… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Roger Boe, owner of Backyard Station, was named this year’s Grand Marshal of Turkey Days Thursday, July 2. Pictured above: Co-Chair Jody Davidson, Frazee Area Community Club President Tom Watson, Roger Boe, Co-Chair Jane Anderson.

Last week’s drastic temperature swing has stressed gardeners and plants alike. Hot, windy days pull moisture from leaves faster than roots can replace it, and even well-watered plants can wilt, curl, or stall out. Recognizing the signs early, and responding quickly, keeps gardens thriving through the toughest stretches of summer. Recognizing Heat Stress • Leaf… Read More

Ashley and Zackary Johnson, of Frazee, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Elana Mae Johnson. Elana was delivered by Dr. Jaimie Deraney, OB/GYN, at Perham Health on April 30, 2026, at 1:01 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Alana is welcomed home by grandparents Brenda and… Read More

Amanda and Justin Barber, of Sebeka, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Levin John Barber. Levin was delivered by Tonya Diggins, Midwife, CNP, at Perham Health on November 22, 2025, at 2:41 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long.  Levin is welcomed home by sibling Cora and… Read More

Heather Spier and Calvin Pickner, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Harlynn Sue Pickner. Harlynn was delivered by Tonya Diggins, Midwife, CNP, at Perham Health on November 11, 2025, at 4:34 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20-1/4 inches long.  Harlynn is welcomed home by siblings Hazel, Crosby and… Read More

Erin Mondt and Clayton Schultz, of Frazee, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Maebel Jo Schultz. Maebel was delivered by Dr. Kailey Witt at Perham Health on September 22, 2025, at 11:50 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.  Maebel is welcomed home by sibling Everleigh; grandparents… Read More

Taylor and Devon Drewes, of Frazee, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Creed Michael Drewes. Creed was delivered by Dr. Jaimie Deraney, OB/GYN, at Perham Health on August 1, 2025, at 12:57 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18-1/4 inches long.  Creed is welcomed home by grandparents Julie and… Read More

Nicole and Mitchell Lundeen, of Frazee, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Alayna Jean Lundeen. Alayna was delivered by Dr. Lindsay Haugen at Perham Health on May 20, 2025, at 3:26 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long.

Half-way through the first day of the new year, Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes welcomed its first baby of 2025. Vivian Marie McArthur was born exactly at noon Wednesday. She was born to parents Tasha Bellanger and Nathan McArthur of Naytahwaush, Minnesota. Vivian weighed 10 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and measured 21.5 inches long. She shares… Read More