Economic Development

EDA Staff

Joe Tohnika, Community Development Coordinator

Email: development@frazeecity.com
Phone: 218-334-9706

Steph Poegel, City Administrator      

Email: cityadmin@frazeecity.com
Phone: 218-334-4991

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES - Frazee Economic Development has loans available to support new or expaning businesses with building down payment assistance, building rehab projects, and equipment purchases. Reach out today if you would like to expand or launch a business. We are here to support you through the process. Contact us at: development@frazeecity.com

FRAZEE FIX UP FUNDS - The Frazee Economic Development Authortiy offers low interest home improvement loans to low income and single persons living within the City of fRAzee. These loans are on a first come, first serve basis and are based on fund availability. Please contact us for guidelines on income qualifications and opportunities. Contact us at: development@frazeecity.com      

New Businesses 

Welcome to the following new businesses that have opened in 2025: 

Frazee Floral |  305 W Main Street  |  218-255-3919

Welcome to the following new businesses that have opened in 2024: 

U Haul | 205 West Main Ave | 218-334-6501

The Monarch Coffee House  |  111 West Main Avenue  |  218-334-4450

The Gobbler Grub & Pub  |  108 East Main Avenue  |  218-334-4782  |  Homemade and hearty full service restaurant.

5-0 Bakery  |  www.5-0foods.com  |  218-850-1289  |  Homemade delicious treats. 

Prospective Businesses - General Funding Inquiry

We look forward to serving your business needs. Please click on the General Funding Inquiry link
above and provide some basic information about your business, and a member of the development team
will get back to you within two business days.

MN Economic Development Resource Guide

Contains all the info you need to know about business development, business
financing, tax credits and benefits, community financing and training. Learn
about all of Minnesota's Economic Development Programs and Services in the
Resource Guide. Last modified: March 18, 2024. 

EDA Agendas

December - No Meeting
November 25, 205
October 28, 2025
September, 23, 2025
August 26, 2025
July 22, 2025
April 14, 2025 (Special Meeting)
March 6, 2025 (Bid Opening & Awarding)
February 5, 2025 (Special Meeting)
 
         2024
December 31, 2024
December 11, 2024 (Special Meeting)
 

 EDA MEMBERS

Heath Peterson / President / Term Expires 1/1/2031
Ashley Renollet / Vice President / Term Expires 1/1/2026
Andrea Froeber / Council Rep. / Term Expires 12/31/2026
Andrew Daggett / Coundil Rep./ Term Expires 12/31/2028
Bill Daggett / Business Community Rep. / Term Expires 1/1/2026
Jon Olson / Business Communit Rep. / Term Expires 1/1/2031
Hank Ludtke / Community Rep. / Term Expires 1/1/2031