Snow cover of about 12 inches must be on the ground to allow for trail packing By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Several conditions must be met… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 14, 2017 At the Northern Lights Dance Academy winter showcase Sunday, Brooklyn Riewer danced with Paige Baumgart as they gave each other “the look” in the Nightmare Before Christmas production. The 6-year-olds’ parents are Mat and Roxie Riewer, Frazee and Mike and Denelle Baumgart of Vergas. Melander Trucking is celebrating its 10th… Read More

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been ranked No. 4 on Intelligent.com’s latest list of the Best Community Colleges in Minnesota. The online magazine also recognized M State as the college with the “Most Flexible Start Terms.” Intelligent.com is a free, privately-supported online resource for higher education planning and program rankings. Over 3,000 community colleges… Read More

Hanson sells lakeside restaurant concept to three employees Long-standing lakes country staple, Spanky’s Stone Hearth, announced a change in ownership Wednesday, Dec. 14. The popular fine dining restaurant will change hands in May 2023 from current owner and proprietor, Josh Hanson, to tenured employees Matthew Hanson, Michael Kasper and Jared Faul who will own and… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The annual Snowplow Parade and Merry Frazee Christmas brought a bit of extra Christmas cheer to Frazee on Saturday. The day featured a visit from Santa Claus, live nativity, reading of the Christmas story and came to a conclusion with the Snowplow Parade at night. The parade rolled through the heart of… Read More

Burton named Elementary’s Teacher of the Year By Robert Willams Editor Frazee native JerriAnne Burton has made her first grade classroom a second home for kids and her efforts were recognized in November as she was named the Frazee-Vergas Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year by her peers. “It’s a good feeling; I feel honored,” Burton… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor After a two decade absence from his first stint on the city council, Jim Rader was the top vote getter during November’s general election and brings a history of getting things done to the seat he will take in January with Vice Mayor Mike Sharp, Mayor-Elect Mark Flemmer and Andrea Froeber, the… Read More

New city council member encourages community action By Robert Willams Editor Andrea Froeber is bringing a positive, can-do attitude to the city council after earning a seat in the general election last month. Froeber worked in the Frazee city office for seven months and brings prior city and public works experience to the council beginning in January. “I’m old enough to… Read More

Program available in 19 Minnesota counties, including Becker and Otter Tail Counties The second round of a cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available to producers in 19 Minnesota counties. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) awarded by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The program is… Read More

Property values reportedly rose by as much as 50 percent By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Assessor’s office announced back in March that county residents will likely see big increases in property values to the tune of 15-30 percent. Actually seeing those increases has a group of Rose Lake business owners and residents perplexed,… Read More