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

A Frazee man was sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony DWI. Robert Frank Orlando Williamson, 39, of rural Frazee was sentenced by District Judge Michelle W. Lawson to 36 months in prison at St. Cloud, stayed five years. Williamson was ordered to serve 189 days in jail, with credit for 18 days served and work… Read More

Perham Health is pleased to introduce Jennifer Stong, MD. Dr. Stong specializes in family medicine and is qualified to care for the health care needs of the entire family, from infants to the elderly. She see patients at the Perham Clinic.  Dr. Stong received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. She completed… Read More

People who enjoy the historic Phelps Mill Park area will soon have their experiences enhanced, once recommendations are approved to fund $366,000 of improvements at the beautiful County park. The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) recently completed its application review process and chose Phelps Mill County Park and 13 other parks and trails… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Nov. 25 12:48 p.m. Vehicle unlock on Rivercrest Drive.  4:45 p.m. Report of a disagreement between a cashier and customer over discrepancy in purchase.   10:08 p.m. Report of a custody issue and mother and child were in Frazee. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office (originating agency) conducted a search warrant on house… Read More

The Perham Education Association President Ryan Hendrickson recently announced that Perham High School’s Becky Butenhoff is the 2022-23 Teacher of the Year.   During her 30 years with Independent School District 549, Butenhoff has served in several different capacities, starting her career as a physical education teacher before transitioning into the classroom full-time as a Business… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 7, 2017 While Santa heard plenty of Christmas wishes from good little girls and boys in the lakes area, he also helped a dream come true for one adult. Vergas resident Melissa Bunkowske was asked to open a gift that could not wait until Christmas. Confused, the adult daughter of Shelley… Read More