Improvements being proposed for County Road 50 By Robert Williams Editor Probation Director Michael Schommer spoke on enhancing the county’s Youth At Risk Development (YARD) Probation Program for at-risk juveniles by coordinating with CrossFit, a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. According to the agreement between the two programs, Otter… Read More

Starting this week, weather permitting, motorists will encounter lane closures with flaggers at the intersection of Highway 34 and County Road 26/47, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will begin installing turn lanes at the intersection of Highway 34 and County Road 26/47 as part of the current resurfacing project on Highway 34. The… Read More

A Frazee man was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 21, in Little Falls, for third degree driving while impaired and first degree drug possession. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office report, on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at approximately 6:44 a.m., a traffic complaint was received about a vehicle traveling north on Highway 10.  A Morrison County Deputy later… Read More

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