Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach invites high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. “The art competition gives high school students an amazing opportunity to showcase their art. It is a longstanding U.S. Capitol tradition and I am looking forward to once again having my office participate in the Congressional Art… Read More

New Community Responsive Funds available West Central Initiative has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its new Community Responsive Fund. Under the new partnership, West Central Initiative will work closely with Otto Bremer Trust to administer $350,000 in funds for grants up to $75,000… Read More

The Frazee Fire Department Relief Association is looking for donations of live, silent auction and raffle items for its fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m., at the Frazee Event Center.  Items can be dropped off at City Hall, the Fire Department or by contacting the event Chairman Shawn Ohman at (218) 850-1251 or message… Read More

Fifteen projects that will improve freight mobility, safety, intermodal connections, and first and last-mile freight throughout Minnesota were selected to receive a total of $81.5 million in funding, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. These 15 projects selected are part of the third round of targeted freight funding offered through the competitive Minnesota Highway Freight… Read More

Minnesotans will see major improvements at more than 40 public access sites The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the once-in-a-generation Get Out MORE (Modernize… Read More

Bill to reduce barriers and provide an alternative pathway On Thursday, March 7, the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee heard legislation, authored by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), to provide an alternative pathway to obtaining certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. By bringing CPA requirements closer to previous standards, SF 1660 would remove… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 19, 2019 First the snow fell, then the rain followed. With an estimated 13 inches of snow falling on Saturday, March 9, many people spent the following day digging out driveways before Monday’s workday began. As the weekday progressed, word spread of roof collapses on everything from churches to dairy barns…. Read More

Top producing agent in the Vergas, DL area Joy Summers, an agent with RE/MAX Lakes Region, has qualified for the prestigious RE/MAX Pinnacle Club Award, which honors high-achieving real estate professionals for their service to buyers and/or sellers during the past year. “Joy’s tireless dedication to serving her clients, consumers and community has allowed her to… Read More

Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake during the 2024 open-water season that starts May 11 will have a three-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. Beginning June 15, the limit will change to a four-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. “This fishing regulation is a… Read More

The Junior High band plays “Defender of Time” the first selection of five pieces played during Thursday night’s Fine Arts Festival. The band program will be making a trip to Orlando over the weekend and performing at Magic Kingdom on Monday.  Elementary art instructor Linda Beilke was recognized during her official final Fine Arts Festival after… Read More