Ashby-native to lead county assessor’s office Heather Jacobson was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to lead the Assessor’s Office.  Wayne Stein, County Auditor/Treasurer, swore Jacobson in at the start of this week’s Commissioners’ meeting. “We have a great team in the Assessor’s Office,” Jacobson said. “I hope to utilize everyone’s strengths and have a positive work… Read More

Susi Jarvi Charm The Susi Jarvi Charm was hidden at the new Pickle Ball Court at the Waterfront Park.  We believe someone staying at the campground found it and didn’t realize what they had so never called it in. THANK YOU to everyone to went looking for it! Pageant Miss Wolf Lake 2023 Onalea Maijala Wolf Lake Princess… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum August 28, 2018 The Forest Edge Gallery is nestled in the heart of lakes region just a few miles southwest of Vergas. As many gathered from around the region for last week’s events, which featured a wine and chocolate sampling along with many fascinating visiting artists and live music from Yata Peinovich… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief I had sort of a mini vacation last week. I spent a couple days in Duluth attending ALICE training.  Mr. Nagel from the elementary school was there also. ALICE stands for Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate. This training is meant to coincide with a Violent Critical Incident (VCI) that can… Read More

24-hour Fitness Center exceeding expectations By Robert Williams Editor Lakes Fit 24-hour Fitness Center in Vergas was a dream of owner Heather Schmid, one she is now living thanks to a level of customer support that blew her initial goals away.  ¶  “The community support has been overwhelming. I knew they’d be supportive but it’s been… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Colleen Hoffman, managing partner at Hoffman, Philipp, & Knutson accounting firm in Thief River Falls, Minn., presented the 2022 audit of the City of Frazee to the city council Monday, Aug. 15. “This is a really, vibrant, active city,” said Hoffman. “As far as the audit goes, your utility funds, water, sewer and… Read More

Football field likely ready for first home game Sept. 29 By Robert Williams Editor Superintendent Terry Karger nominated Technology Coordinator Gretchen Norby and Technology Specialist April Wurst for the school’s 2023 Above and Beyond Team award during the monthly meeting of the school board on Monday, Aug. 14. “As you think back to where technology was for… Read More

Local officials pitch $1.85 million bonding request By Robert Williams Editor Capital Investment Committee Members and regional senators were in Frazee Tuesday, Aug. 15, as part of a 25-site visit around northwest Minnesota as part of the 2023 Bonding Tour. Senate Capital Investment Committee Chair Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL-St. Paul) and Vice Chair Senator Susan Pha (DFL-Brooklyn Park)… Read More

State organization contends J-turn would reduce conflict at Hwy. 10, CR 60 intersection By Robert Williams Editor A Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) open house in Frazee garnered consistent foot traffic from area residents looking for more information on the 2024 Highway 10 and County Road 60 project. “There are a lot of crashes that happen at… Read More

Okeson appointed to the National Steering Committee By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a county-wide cannabis-use ordinance which restricts the use of cannabis products to private property and residences Tuesday, Aug. 15. The ordinance also restricts smoking and vaping of cannabis products in any location where the smoke or vapor could be inhaled… Read More