The Frazee-Vergas Class of 1975 is holding their 50th Class Reunion on Friday, July 25 from 4-7 p.m., at the Frazee Golf Course. All classmates and staff are invited.

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 14, 2020 Angela Kilde recently received recognition for being a role model, leader and all-around positive influence. The recent graduate of Frazee High School was nominated for the Positive Athlete award, which opens the door for a possible scholarship. The process of being nominated can be done by parents, teachers, administrators,… Read More

Sara Fier, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits Spring Semester 2025: Frazee • Aaron Johnson • Jonah Sharp

By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee Post 15 picked up a 7-5 win over New York Mills on Wednesday night in nine innings. Post 15 wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Karson Krause hit a sacrifice fly to center field to bring Andrew Aho across the plate to score. Asher Blaine scored on a wild pitch,… Read More

By Stacy Belen Correspondent In the heart of Vergas, a beautiful new piece of art stands as a living testament to love, dedication, and community — honoring the late Lois Kingsbury, a beloved mother, volunteer, and friend to so many. This memorial ended up being one of the final works created by well-known local artist Patrick Shannon,… Read More

City gets rave reviews on 2024 annual audit By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 2, to appoint a new mayor and examine the city’s 2024 annual audit. The mayor position was officially vacated upon the resignation of Mayor Dwight Lundgren, which he announced in June and was willing… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Daycare continues to be the hot topic of the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA)/Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meetings. Community and Economic Development Specialist Maddi Petrick and CEDA Regional Manager Jordan Grossman have both been attempting to secure a location to provide daycare services in Vergas. “We have some things moving in a direction,… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The City of Vergas received steps one and two of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program during City Fest, the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in late June. The certificate and award were presented to Mayor Julie Bruhn, who has spearheaded the effort to improve energy efficiency… Read More

Painting shop and shoreland alterations get go ahead in rural Frazee By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approved a new solar system consisting of 200 panels on Rose Lake on Tuesday, June 24. A Conditional Use Permit Application was approved for The Mark and Karman Rheault Trust to construct two ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV)… Read More

New pickleball courts in Vergas have proven to be a popular community activity By Isabel Fynboh  West Central Initiative Across the region, communities are adding a new amenity—pickleball courts. Pickleball, originally developed in 1965, blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong to create a fast-paced, active game enjoyed by people of all ages. The sport encourages movement, connection,… Read More