Sherri Hanson was named to the Board of Directors at Vergas State Bank, according to a social media release Thursday, July 13. The announcement was made by Lee Dahlgren, Chairman of the Board. Hanson has been with Vergas State Bank her entire community banking career and currently holds the title of Vice President. She is also an… Read More

Vergas HRA buys lots from county for $1 each By Robert Williams Editor Both the Vergas City Council and Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners held meetings Tuesday, July 11, and made mutual decisions that will allow for future senior and affordable housing on the 11 tax-forfeited parcels within the City of Vergas known as the Sunny… Read More

Otter Tail County Commissioners will host a community event at Perham City Hall at 125 Second Avenue on Wednesday, July 19, from 6:30-9 p.m. This is not a board of commissioners meeting but an opportunity to engage with commissioners and learn about Otter Tail County projects in the area. Chuck Johnson of Perham will perform his… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Animals, rides, live entertainment and unique creations on a stick—oh my. The annual East Otter Tail County Fair will kick off on Thursday with an ever-expanding line up of grandstand events and entertainment that will once again show why the Perham-based fair is one of the top draws in the region each year…. Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 19, 2018 Angie Harmer is about to be in her first parade ever and she’s brining the loving memory of her husband Don along for the ride. The two long-time community members were recently named the 2018 Grand Marshals of Turkey Days. “My old neighbor (Jessica Dahl) nominated me last year,… Read More

The Frazee-Vergas High School Class of 1983 will gather to celebrate their 40th class reunion. The festivities will take place on Saturday, July 29 at the Wolf Lake Lion’s Park starting at 4 p.m.  There will be a potluck meal, so alumni are asked to bring a dish to share. 

The Frazee-Vergas High School Class of 1988 is hosting its 35th class reunion Saturday, July 29 at the CornerStone Community Youth Center from 6-8 p.m. The youth center is located at 300 2nd Street NW, Frazee. Bring an appetizer to share, join in on the fun. All fighting Hornets welcome. For more information, connect on the class… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill July is here and what does that mean? July is the time I check my favorite mid lake structure spots and in the past few weeks it has produced greatly for us.  Checking the mid lake structure, we have found everything, and the unique thing is everything seems to be swimming… Read More

Metal fab company is looking for CTE students  By Robert Williams Editor BTD Manufacturing in Detroit Lakes is a key contributor to Frazee-Vergas students with a focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes and robotics and aims to be a landing spot for those kids after graduation. “That’s an important program to us; we try to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, June 30 6:40 p.m. Officer saw an adult male riding a minibike on the sidewalk then on State Hwy 87. Officer stopped the mini-bike and explained the many illegal issues going on. Male pushed the minibike back to his house. Saturday, July 1 9:53 p.m. 911 hang-up. All ok.   Monday, July 3 1:30… Read More