Camp was held at Faith Haven near BL Local 4-H youth took a trip “Around the World” at 4-H Junior Camp from June 8-9 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake.  The camp engages campers and counselors in leadership and learning in a safe outdoor environment that encourages exploration, growth, and belonging. Held annually, this year’s… Read More

WCI, SFA host community meetings to highlight financing availability By Benjamin Velani Special to the Forum West Central Initiative (WCI) and the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) first teamed up in February to “bring beginning and current sustainable farmers an array of financial resource opportunities,” during an event at Outstate Brewing in Fergus Falls. Attendees overwhelmed the small meeting… Read More

Color run, turtle races to highlight new events The Phelps Mill Festival is gearing up for its 39th annual celebreation from July 8-9. The event is held annually on the second full weekend of July at Phelps Mill Park near Underwood.  Phelps Mill Festival features two full days of art, food, entertainment and kids’ activities plus craft wine… Read More

June is also National Turkey Lovers’ Month The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) and the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC) applaud Governor Tim Walz for declaring June 18, Turkey Lover’s Day in Minnesota. June is known as National Turkey Lovers’ Month, with June 18 specifically noted as National Turkey Lover’s Day. “Minnesota’s turkey industry is… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Family and friends gathered at the memorial service for Howie Kangas at the Perham High School gymnasium on Friday, June 16. Kangas passed away on Thursday, June 8, at the age of 65. The service was officiated by Rev. Carlton Kangas with the eulogy given by Fred Sailer. Elston Howard Kangas will… Read More

Youth wearing helmets could receive free Dairy Queen treat While on patrol this summer, Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be on the lookout for kids wearing helmets. If caught, a child may find themselves making a trip to a local DQ® restaurant. As part of AAA’s “I Got Caught” campaign, as many as 100,000 Minnesota youth… Read More

Trucks and Tunes is back this summer with four remaining Fridays of free concerts in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell from 5-8 p.m. Each week will feature a different musical guest. Four shows remain beginning this Friday with Martin Zellar.  Zellar enjoyed regional and national success, releasing three albums with his band Gear Daddies.  Trucks and… Read More

Shantel and Wesley Jorgenson, of Frazee, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Easton James Jorgenson, who was born on May 30, 2023. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was delivered by Doctor Bobbi Adams at Astera Health in Wadena.  Proud sibling is Ellie. Proud grandparents are Dan… Read More

Local students graduate from M-State The following students are among the 555 Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) graduates of the 2023 spring semester. M State has campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena. Local students include: Faith Hamm, Frazee, Liberal Arts & Sciences-AA; Aaron Klemm, Frazee, Architectural Drafting and Design-AAS; Andrew Kulik,… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum June 21, 2018 Renovations have begun at the city beach at Town Lake in Frazee. Becker County Soil and Water Conservation District workers were on site this Monday. The section near the boat dock was stated to be around 870-square feet in the initial plan. The work there included removing the rocks… Read More