Perham, Minnesota-based BHH Architecture has merged with the architecture and engineering firm Widseth. The deal closed on June 1, at which time BHH began operating under the Widseth banner. Tracing its roots to 1976, BHH is an award-winning architecture firm with extensive experience in planning and architectural design for residential and commercial projects, many of which… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 12, 2018 “The shortest distance between two people is through their stories,” said Pastor Amy Strom. The 49-year-old is the new pastor serving the United Methodist Churches of Frazee, Vergas, and Dent. Strom accepted the call to serve towns she’d never been to before and quickly learned they had good reputations…. Read More

Haarstick named to Dean’s List at BSU Paul Haarstick, of Vergas, was named to the Dean’s List at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. for the spring 2023 semester.   Haarstick was one of 563 BSU students named to the Dean’s List.  To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least… Read More

New coordinator brings enthusiasm to new programs By Robert Williams Editor Social Programs Coordinator Julie Howard is a new face at Neighbor to Neighbor and is introducing a new program, Caregiver Respite, an activity program for loved ones impacted with cognitive challenges and an opportunity for caregivers of all kinds to have a couple hours of… Read More

Non-profit plans to pave North River Road behind ballparks By Robert Williams Editor Paving the connecting road from Highways 29 and 87 to the future entrance of Wannigan Regional Park behind the school ballfields has been added to the 2024 state bonding request, merging the Wannigan project with the Heartland Trail connection from Frazee to the park,… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Rick Lewis was one of the Forum’s Fourth of July Grill Out Giveaway winners last week. Lewis’ name was chosen from a drawing at Franklin Fence Company in Vergas and he picked up his gift basket Thursday, June 29.

Juvenile probation service sees dramatic improvement By Robert Williams Editor The financial situation of Perham Area EMS was discussed during the general discussion period of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 27, in Fergus Falls. An emergency management meeting was held in Perham Monday night leading to a discussion of the county… Read More

Stabbing not related to Sunday’s homicide The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male party stabbed in Pine Point in Becker County at 2:27 a.m., on Thursday, June 29. Upon arrival of law enforcement, the victim, James Kettle, 34, Ponsford, was conscious but had a wound to the chest. The male suspect, identified as… Read More

Seip, Sanders demolition, quiet zone enforcement in July By Robert Williams Editor Proposed upgrades to the Frazee gym and a purchase of the former bowling alley building were discussed at the monthly meeting of the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday, June 27. Jesse Wunderlich attended the meeting. Wunderlich is the co-owner of Otter Fitness Garage in… Read More

Roadwork to start between Detroit Lakes and Osage The Highway 34 resurfacing project, between County Road 29 east of Detroit Lakes to County Road 26/47 west of Osage, will begin on Thursday, July 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Starting July 6, the detour will be installed and work zone preparations will begin. Then,… Read More