By Robert Williams Editor Prior to the regular city council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding a resolution for a Community Growth Partnership Application for Lawrence Lake Affordable Single-Family Housing on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The partnership is offered by Otter Tail County (OTC) Community Development Agency that provides planning efforts, rebuilding, demolition costs, housing study and… Read More

Teachers of the Year honored by school board By Robert Williams Editor Roger Thorp provided an update on the Hornet Zone at Frazee-Vergas High School during the monthly meeting of the school board Monday, Nov. 13. The Hornet Zone is the school store that is combined with an Introduction to Business class to give kids a retail… Read More

Shana Schwan’s class Greyson Ingredients: turkey, sesaen, cily Recipe: First, I get the turkey from Ketters. Next, bring the turkey hom and put the sesenen and thet turkey. Ant the turkey in the uven. Then tac it awt uv the uven an grab ay bowl and grad. Last put it on the tabl and et with your family…. Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently seeking the public’s input on a corridor study of Highway 78 from Perham through Ottertail. The study is evaluating the needs and safety of both motorized and non-motorized users along Highway 78, from Highway 10 in Perham through the city of Ottertail to Wagon Trail Loop near Otter… Read More

Issues impacting child care services discussed The West Central Child Care Center (WCCC) Directors group–made up of child care center directors who operate care facilities within the region–hosted state and federal elected officials on Wednesday, Oct. 25, to discuss key issues impacting Minnesota’s child care services. In attendance were State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), State… Read More

In a news release from the U.S. News and World Report, Prairie Wind Middle School (PWMS) was named a U.S. Best Middle School for the State of Minnesota.  PWMS ranked in the top 40 percent of middle schools in Minnesota, achieving an overall score of 81.75 out of a 100 which ranks PWMS 76th overall in… Read More

Showcases state, federal funding for local communities On Thursday, Nov. 2nd, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) hosted an event at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail for city and county officials to learn about state and federal funding opportunities available for local projects.  Approximately 80 local officials from Senate District 9 were in attendance, including Vergas Mayor… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum November 20, 2018 The Frazee City council purchased an appraisal for $5,000 of the Baumgart Auto Repair property along West Maple Avenue. The appraisal is being sought after the property owner, Mike Baumgart, contested the special assessments placed upon his business. He filed the appropriate grievances during the requested time frame, and… Read More

The Perham Community Musical is back on for April 12-14. Director and Co-director, Jacob Kempenich and Hanna Beck, are looking for community members interested in auditioning to be part of the cast or crew.  Auditions will be held in the Perham High School Choir Room on November 27-30 between 4-8 p.m.  For more information please contact us… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams The Frazee-Vergas High School production of High School Musical Jr. completed a 4-show run last weekend with evening shows on Friday and Sunday and a twinbill Saturday. The Forum will have feature coverage of the production coming up in next week’s issue.