Karen Pifher, chief executive officer of Creating Community Consulting and a director of Cornerstone in Frazee, has been nominated as a finalist for the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Splash Awards. The Splash Awards were created in 2019 and are designed to celebrate the impact and involvement of Detroit Lakes community volunteers. Pifher is nominated… Read More

Contributed photos The Anderson family recently provided some cool treats to members of Frazee High School football team. Thomas, Kate, Rosie, Nora and Sam Anderson set up a stand and served freezie pops to the football players as they walked by on their way to the locker room. The tradition of serving cool treats to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Sept. 16 7:39 p.m. Assist with a medical. 12:12 p.m. Welfare check on a juvenile from the high school. 12:31 p.m. Report of harassment between some drama queens. More restraining orders issued. 6:19 p.m. Report of people in a vehicle passing a bottle around. Officer found the vehicle and driver, no signs of alcohol…. Read More

More additions planned for Vergas park in the near future By Robert Willams Editor The archway entrance is the latest installation at the continually evolving Vergas Veterans Memorial. The latest addition is one of a few more still in the works for later this year. “People have asked when are you going to be done with this… Read More

US House passes Fischbach bill to rename Vergas post office By Robert Willams Editor The Minnesota House of Representatives passed H.R. 5952, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, a bill sponsored by Representative Michelle Fischbach, that honors the life of Jon Glawe, a Vergas mail carrier of 36 years. “He left a remarkable impact on his community,” Fischbach said… Read More

Hasse selected to replace Logan Dahlgren By Robert Willams Editor Rebecca Hasse was selected by a unanimous vote to replace former councilman Logan Dahlgren, who submitted his resignation on August 24 and has since moved out of town. Hasse was one of two candidates, including Judy Kvam, who sought to replace Dahlgren and finish out the remainder of… Read More

FHS starts year with 398 students By Robert Willams Editor High school principal Anna Potvin provided an update on enrollment numbers for the 2022-23 school year at the Frazee-Vergas School Board meeting Monday, Sept. 12. The high school begins the year with 398 students enrolled at the high school, down 11 from 2021 (409), but up 11… Read More

New sidewalks to be installed along Highway 87 in Frazee Last week, crews got started in Phase 2 (Juniper Avenue to Birch Avenue) of the Highway 87 project in Frazee.  Drivers will encounter lane closures in this area while crews make utility repairs, install new sidewalks and the shared-use path, and resurface the highway. At this… Read More

Hairyman Festival Oct. 1 in Vergas By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Community Club announced that Saturday, Sept. 24 will be a day to celebrate businesses old and new in town. The celebration coincides with the grand opening of Ditterich Mercantile. DuWayne Ditterich was one of the first to bring up the idea of celebrating all of the businesses in… Read More

Perham pet business adds fourth building By Robert Willams Editor The Backyard in Perham has added a fourth building to a growing petcare campus after opening the new playcare center on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The business is broken up into the pet supply and grooming center and the boarding and playcare. The new playcare building is around… Read More