Pheasant numbers have declined by 25 percent from 2020, but numbers remained on par with the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside wildlife survey. “While the decline from last year sounds significant, pheasant numbers are actually fairly good and hunters will likely still see plenty of birds when the season… Read More

Hornet boys, girls take eighth place overall as teams  By Chad Koenen Publisher Nathan Johannsen took fifth place overall at the Detroit Lakes cross country meet on Thursday. Johannsen finished with a time of 18:21.14 and was able to out kick Jaden Miller of Fergus Falls down the stretch for the top five honors. Miller finished… Read More

Frazee grad will build program from the ground up By Barbie Porter Editor Matt Bauer will be building a college softball program in Missouri next year.  The head coach of the Frazee High School softball team learned of the opportunity, but it seemed like a long shot. Still, Bauer stepped up to the plate and swung for… Read More

Hornets to compete at Detroit Lakes on Thursday By Chad Koenen Publisher Nathan Johannsen took ninth place and Braylee Riewer took 67th place overall at the Perham “Brave Like Gabe” Early Bird meet at Arvig Park in Perham on Aug. 28. The large meet featured nearly 20 teams from across Minnesota and North Dakota. Johannsen finished in ninth… Read More

Frazee freshman pushes her limits in the pool By Barbie Porter Editor Hope Hamm is entering another year on the Detroit Lakes diving team. Since she began competing, the Frazee resident has been on the varsity squad. While competing at the highest level in high school can bring some pressure, Hamm said she calms the nerves by focusing on the knowledge… Read More

Placing at state is a goal for Hornet  on DL swim team  By Barbie Porter Editor Faith Hamm will return to the pool this year for the varsity squad of the Detroit Lakes swim team. The Frazee High School junior is part of the Laker team as the school provides a co-op opportunity. Hamm has been on the Laker… Read More