Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Why is it legal for trucks hauling turkeys to spread feathers everywhere? Answer: According to state law, drivers carrying turkeys do not need to provide a fencing around the vehicle to keep the feathers from escaping. Minnesota law also allows exemptions to motor vehicles operated by a farmer or the farmer’s agent… Read More

To the Editor, November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate this specialized type of care—care for the whole person, including medical, emotional, personal and spiritual care, as well as grief support for the person’s loved ones.   Hospice care impacts the lives of so many, from those who are facing… Read More

5 years ago November 3, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum Dollar General is eyeing property along West Maple Avenue near the business corridor. The Frazee Economic Authority approved spending almost $60,000 to purchase two buildings on Main Avenue with the intent of knocking them down. The purchase took place Oct. 25, according to Frazee Mayor Hank Ludtke and included the… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver All movies hope to be successful, but hopes are high that “Dune” will be the start of something glorious. With its sci-fi roots and sweeping production, there are no doubt those who expect the property to be the next “Star Wars.”  This film is the first in a franchise that is to… Read More

By Ryan Seeger Notes about the Chief Over the last few days, Chief Tyler Trieglaff was off on a wild adventure … a wild hog hunting adventure to be exact! We all know how much Chief likes to spend his weekends hog hunting, so we can only imagine the big smile he had on his face over… Read More

Now We’re Cookin’ Barbie Porter Florida was named by Juan Ponce de Leon. The Spanish explorer lead the first official European expedition to the region.  With about 230 days of sunshine a year,  the population of Florida in 1845 (when it became a state) was about 60,000 people. In 2020, the population of Florida was about… Read More

By Delta Daggett Guest Columnist I was born in late April, 1940, at the Otto Hospital in Frazee. The building and I are still standing but one of us is beginning to weaken.    Growing up in the 40’s and 50’s was great in Frazee and the surrounding area for kids. I have seen many changes… Read More

Alan Linda Freelance Writer “I know you don’t ignore me on purpose,” said a woman to me. It was some time ago, and I’ve mostly repressed this conversation due to deep psychological failings. (These are failings common to man; failings completely invisible to women.) Saying something like me ignoring her is like throwing a soft… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Crikey it’s been a while since I typed a column with a story.  I done got laid up with some sort of sickness that wiped me out.  I don’t get sick but once a year, but this took several years and piled them all into one.   To explain how I… Read More

This weeks Mystery Photo is of a group of lading churning butter at the Vergas State Bank. Can you identify them? Do you have any fun or enjoyable stories to share about them? Call 334-3566 or email design@nymdispatch.com. Last week’s mystery photo is of Mr. and Mrs. August Kading from their 1934 wedding photo.