5 years ago

Frazee-Vergas Forum

September 3, 2019

Vergas has another merchant on Main Street. Elm Street Boutique recently moved into its new digs, at 146 East Main Street. Owner Susan Johnson opened the clothing store several years ago on a side street. When she learned there was open retail space on Main Street, she contacted the building owner. “You know what they say about location,” Johnson said. “And, it does make a lot of difference. I’m very happy to be on Main Street.”

The Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) agreed to consider up to a $60,000, 10-year-loan to Frazee resident David Jopp to purchase the old bank building at the price of $200,000. His wife Aleisa Jopp is currently renting a portion of the building on the corner of Main Avenue and Lake Street for retail space from Brad and Amber Bender. EDA member Hank Ludtke asked if the purchase was contract for deed. Jopp stated that it was not. He also presented the EDA with a business plan, which the group had requested at a past meeting.

Sophia Strand is heading to state 4-H for the first time ever. She earned four state invites with her horse Zip. The 12-year-old Frazee resident earned a grand champion title at the Becker County Fair for her age division, taking first place in showman halter, first in western pleasure, first in English pleasure and first in western horsemanship.

25 years ago

Frazee Forum

September 2, 1999

Residents in Frazee should notice an increase in water pressure when the new 300,000 gallon tower is put on line today or Friday. Utilities Supt. Keith Myhrer said the tower was tested last Thursday and passed its bacteria test. It was drained Monday and refilled Tuesday. Bids will have to be let for the demolition of the old 100,000 gallon tower in the near future.

The new Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Queen, Michelle Quade, is joined by her attendants, Holly Taurus, Second Princess, and Jerlyn Aschnewitz, First Princess.

Frazee barber Joe Riewer plans to put up a new barbershop, but not in the near future. At a recent meeting, the Frazee City Council approved a purchase agreement with Riewer for the sale of a city lot on West Main Avenue, across from United Community Bank. Riewer said at this point, he’s unsure about when the building project will start or be completed, or what type of building it will be. “I won’t do anything until after the street work is done,” he said. “I suspect it won’t be in anytime this year. I’d just as soon be here (in his current barber shop, between the Cedar Inn and Carlito’s Cantina & Mexican Restaurant) the rest of the year.”

50 years ago

Frazee Forum

September 5, 1974

A six-year-old rural Frazee boy was very seriously injured about 3:50 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a car on Highway 87, five miles east of Frazee. He is Brain Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Adams. The boy had gotten off his school bus and was crossing the highway to his home and was struck by a car.

Frazee-Vergas Public Schools opened Tuesday with 1,426 students reporting for classes in grades kindergarten thru 12. This total is an increase of eight pupils over opening day a year ago, according to Supt. Carl S. Ingebrigtson.

Frazee High School opened the 1974 football season Friday night with a solid 44-8 non-conference win over New York Mills’ Eagles. Coach Frank Hesby’s Hornets, seeking to defend Frazee’s 1973 Heart O’Lakes conference title, scored in every period, leading 14-0, 28-0, and 36-0 at the first three quarter stops.