Essentia Health convened federal, state and other rural health care leaders in Fargo on Thursday, Aug 28, to discuss the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program and opportunities to maximize its impact on rural health delivery, workforce and sustainability. Health care leaders from across the region emphasized the need for innovative, sustainable care models and a… Read More

Lake Agassiz Regional Library will offer a series of enriching and entertaining programs as part of its Fall Legacy Event Series, which will kick off on September 5. From rosemaling workshops to live music to genealogy workshops and author visits, the library has something for everyone this fall. Presenters will visit multiple locations around Lake… Read More

Plus, six more horses confirmed with the disease in short order A handful of West Nile Virus (WNV) cases across Minnesota began on Aug. 11 when the Minnesota Board of Animal Health received a report of an unvaccinated Kittson County horse testing positive for WNV, a mosquito-borne disease. This marks the first confirmed equine detection… Read More

Hockert family farm is located in rural Frazee Tim Hockett and his family have joined the rising number of producers becoming water quality certified through the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). This voluntary program certifies producers using conservation-minded practices to protect water quality by requiring an in-depth examination of field characteristics, crop rotation, tillage,… Read More

Bring It Home Rental Assistance will provide rental vouchers to families The Minnesota Housing board of directors recently approved more than $123 million in rental assistance for low-income families throughout Minnesota. Fifty local, regional and Tribal administrators will receive two-year grants to provide direct assistance to eligible families.   Bring It Home Rental Assistance was one… Read More

Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins announced her campaign for Governor of Minnesota. As the Chair of the Fraud Prevention Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives, Robbins has spent the last seven months fighting fraud and holding Governor Tim Walz accountable for his complete mismanagement of the state. As a mom of three daughters, she… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 1, 2020 The Frazee-Vergas School District will start the year with in-person classes at the elementary level and a hybrid plan at the high school. During the Frazee-Vergas School Board special meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, Superintendent Terry Karger explained the decision was based on the fact COVID-19 case numbers in… Read More

Contributed photo Members of the Frazee High School Class of 1975 include: First row: Brenda Oelfke Houts, Teresa Rethwisch Fett, Mary Ann Hanson Karash, Faye Williams, Teri Nebosis Lindseth, Julie Dahlgren Bruhn, Debbie Kertscher Herfindal, Lori Richards Kittelson, Nancy Aho McNulty, Kathy Oswald Dretsch. Row 2: Renae Beck Niemi, Doreen Haley Scharzrock, Clara Fuchs Coufal,… Read More

With archery deer season just around the corner on Saturday, Sept. 13, now is an ideal time for hunters to familiarize themselves with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings. “We will again welcome hunters to use our online hunter field log to share what wildlife they see once… Read More

CornerStone Community, Youth & Family Resource Center will hold its largest fundraiser, the Art & Giving Gala, on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Frazee Event Center. The event helps keep the doors open to the community, families and youth at no cost.  “This center is so vital for not just each individual who walks into the facility… Read More