Council hears complaints about city blight By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council unanimously approved a beer and wine license for a new restaurant, The Gobbler Grub & Pub, during the second council meeting of the month on Wednesday, April 26. The new restaurant was represented by Alesia and David Jopp, along with Patrecia Rutledge. “We plan… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The sale of the land slated for Wannigan Regional Park is scheduled to officially close in the near future between property owner Greg Ness and the Frazee Community Development Corporation. The update was announced at Tuesday’s meeting of the Frazee Economic Development Authority. Wannigan Regional Park will be located in Burlington Township,… Read More

Contributed photo The Frazee Fire Department conducted live fire training burns that simulate a car fire Wednesday, April 26. The department trained with Mike Schwankl of Fire Instruction & Rescue Education to remain tactically and technically proficient in firefighting operations, no matter the situation we may be called to. The department is looking for more… Read More

Contributed photo Miss Frazee Marcella George, middle, and Miss Frazee Teen Katie Courneya dropped off a collection of donations from the Care Closet drive with Frazee-Vergas High School paraprofessional Dani Adams. The Closet is a resource for students to get essential items they need while at school. The Care Closet Drive boxes can be found… Read More

West Central Initiative is accepting applications through Monday, May 22, for Resilient Communities Grants, which will focus on creating a more sustainable and equitable region. Most grants will range from $3,000 to $10,000—although some may reach up to $25,000 based on scope, need, and impact.  To be eligible for a Resilient Communities Grant, your organization must serve… Read More

Contributed photo Hornet Academy students celebrated their school year with a program, certificates, snacks and photo booth last week. The Hornet Academy is for 4-year-olds and older. They meet either four days a week or two days a week for a full school day.

Activities support pedestrian and bicycle safety Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up to participate in Bike and Walk to School Day on Wednesday, May 3. The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is a fun and healthy way to promote safe biking and walking activities… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 3, 2018 The Frazee High School robotics team accomplished something no other team in the state has done at the World Robotics competition April 25-28 in Detroit, Mich. Program advisor Andy Paulson reported Frazee’s team, KAOTIC (Keeping Ahead of Technology in Communities) Robotics, sent 22 of its hardest-working team members and… Read More

The Frazee Area Community Club, in coordination with the City of Frazee, the Sportsman’s Club and Lions Club members are promoting a Neighborhood Clean-Up week and we are looking for volunteers- Individuals, families, organizations, as well as a designated contact person that would be interested in participating in sprucing up the City of Frazee before summer…. Read More

Fett siblings Chase (age 10) and Ivy (age 6) closed out the snowmobile race season on February 26 in Perham. They compete in the Two Eighty Six Sno Series which puts on 14 races at 4 different venues in the surrounding area. Each Saturday and Sunday is a separate event with trophies and points awarded… Read More