The University of Minnesota Master Gardener program includes volunteers of all ages. They have completed an intense core course taught by University faculty and Extension educators on a wide variety of horticulture subjects.   The mission of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is to use research-based horticultural knowledge and practices to… Read More

In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County invites community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic county courthouse at 121 West Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls.  This free public event is an opportunity to explore the justice system and engage… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 20, 2021 Ryan Strugar wants more people to enjoy the great outdoors and know the love of Christ. The Dent resident teamed up with two faith-based organizations to provide those opportunities to children from around the state—Feed the Fish and Fishing for Life. The latter just held a turkey… Read More

Senate District 9 Republicans endorsed Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Saturday, April 11, as their candidate for the November election. “I am honored to have the support and trust of local Republicans,” said Rasmusson. “They’ve made it clear that they want more of the conservative leadership that has gotten results for Greater Minnesota and hasn’t… Read More

Golfers take fourth at HOL opener The Frazee boys golf team was fortunate enough to go on a spring trip from April 1-3.   With the support of the booster club and the school the Hornets traveled a bit south to get in some golf before the regular season started. The weather was not quite… Read More

Contributed photo Runners braved wet and chilly conditions to compete in the Saps Running 5k to start the Maple Syrup Festival in Vergas Saturday, April 11. The five medalists were L-R: Jerrid Bruyer, Sioux Falls, Troy Ivesdal, Fargo, Grace Ivesdal, Fargo, Heather Garlie, Moorhead, Craig Isakson, Detroit Lakes.

Incident stresses the importance of hands-on CPR By Robert Williams Editor Otto Hanson, 10, was welcomed back to Frazee-Vergas Elementary School on Thursday, April 9, in parade fashion after suffering a cardiac event at his home in late March. Hanson arrived with his family and waved to his fellow students out of a sunroof in… Read More

Expected completion date for Frazee apartment project is mid-summer By Robert Williams Editor A rehabilitation project at the Maple Avenue apartment complex in Frazee is scheduled for later this year after a nine-month delay to get the work re-bid. The Becker County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to accept the bid award for exterior… Read More

Permits can be purchased at city hall By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Yard Waste Site was reopened after a unanimous city council vote during a special meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The site officially reopened on Monday, April 13. It will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., for… Read More

Fire, rescue departments team up on training By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council passed a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids until Thursday, May 7, according to City Engineer Chris Thorson. The date is set so that bids can be discussed at the following City Council meeting six days… Read More