By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Roxann Daggett and her daughter, Missy Daggett, are quick to point out, “We’re not perfect.” “I’m so blessed to have such an amazing mom,” Missy said, “but I wouldn’t want to portray that we have everything figured out.”  What they do have is a relationship that works well for them. “I definitely love the… Read More

FHS native leads new program with world-wide impact By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher,” said Angie Mohn Olson. “Ever since I can remember, that’s the only job I ever wanted to do,” she said. “I knew it would be elementary, specifically the younger ones. I’ve always just been drawn to the… Read More

Berube has served as Senior Lender for 15 tears Lee Dahlgren, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Vergas State Bank would like to announce that Senior Lender Daren Berube has been promoted to the position of President of the Vergas State Bank.  The Dahlgren Family, owners of this Independent Community Bank, are pleased to… Read More

A Frazee man passed away from burns suffered in a fire near Evergreen Wednesday, May 3. A Frazee Firefighter advised the Becker County Sheriff’s dispatch of a swamp on fire at 13290 440th Avenue, near Evergreen Wednesday at approximately 5:43 p.m.  The reporting firefighter also observed a male coming from the area of the fire with what… Read More

With five seats up for reelection, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSRandPC) has announced the results of the 2023 election.  Callaway farmer and longtime MSRandPC Director Bill Zurn was reelected to represent District 1, 2 and 3. Pat Sullivan (District 4), Ron Obermoller (District 7) and Rochelle Krusemark (District 8) also won their reelection… Read More

Contributed photos Above: Polka fans filled the Frazee Event Center Saturday, April 22, for Frazee Polka Fest, hosted by Dennis and Bev Wright and Lila and Ken Kalis. Below right: Dennis Kurtz and Miss Frazee Marcella George took a spin on the dance floor during Frazee Polka Fest. Below left: Wally Rodewald poses with Frazee… Read More

Starting Thursday, May 4, motorists traveling on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes may notice changes to traffic signals between Airport Road and County Road 54, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The changes are the result of a traffic signal optimization study done earlier this year and are expected to help improve mobility and… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 10, 2018 Up to 8,000 New Life Farms turkeys died Thursday, May 3 in a barn fire about three miles northwest of Frazee. No other injuries were reported. The building was about 500 feet long and 40 feet wide and housed turkeys, all of which died in the fire. Frazee Fire… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Chad Hill Ice has finally started coming off our lakes and it is now time to make sure you are ready for the Minnesota fishing opener.  If you are like me, you have been excited for open water since things locked up last fall and have been dreaming of that fish of a… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief You will see below that the Frazee Police Department has started to look at nuisance properties in town. The properties that the officers are deemed to be a nuisance will receive a letter and/or a visit from an officer explaining the situation.   In the past, we have issued letters to… Read More