Vanessa and Jeremy Mursu, of New York Mills, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their son, Gerard Jeremy Mursu. Gerard was delivered by Dr. Michael Norgard at Perham Health on July 29, 2026, at 1:43 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long.  Gerard is welcomed home by siblings… Read More

The Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes Clinic welcomes Dr. Mark Rosenblum, a licensed sleep psychologist, to practice behavioral health. “I was drawn to Essentia Health’s commitment to patient-centered care and its strong emphasis on serving communities across the region, including areas where access to specialty behavioral sleep services can be limited,” said Dr. Rosenblum. Dr…. Read More

Dora Watson, longtime Frazee, Thief River Falls resident celebrated her 105th birthday this past weekend with family and friends at her daughter, Carol and John, Lovly home in Goodrich, Minn.  Dora was born in Perham, Gorman Township, July 27, 1921 and grew up in the three-bedroom family farm with her 10 brothers and sisters. She… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor As the country celebrates the 250th Celebration of the United States, Looney Days will be appropriately led by Grand Marshals—the Vergas Veterans Memorial group. The group includes: Lyle Krieg, John Lotzer; Doug Safar; Dennis Breitzman; Lyle Fritz and Tim Gagner. Former member Henry Ditterich, a Purple Heart recipient, passed away December… Read More

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