Stelzer offers guidance during changing times at UCI By Robert Williams Editor United Community Insurance Agent Rita Stelzer has three decades of experience in providing insurance coverage and advises her customers to routinely review their policies as costs rise in both the housing and automobile markets. Those rising costs are definitely affecting insurance premiums. “There are… Read More

Rebiskie balances family time, career By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Kris Wothe Rebiskie departed from Ireland one day before St. Patrick’s Day, but that didn’t dim the country’s beauty and charm. Her memories of green rolling fields dotted with sheep are just as enjoyable, and the perfectly-plated Guinness stew served at a pub on her last evening overseas… Read More

Teacher, students talk ag education needs at school By Robert Willams Editor This year’s 31st annual Ag in the Classroom Day at Frazee-Vergas Elementary School had a more impactful feel with the growing need at the high school for more agricultural and technology-based instructors.  At the March school board meeting, the board approved a 0.5 position… Read More

Lifelong connections lead new director back to youth center By Robert Willams Editor On Monday, April 3, CornerStone Community and Youth Center will have a new executive director in Frazee native Mackenzie Hamm. Hamm has a lifelong connection to the former Frazee United Methodist Church that houses CornerStone, as a member of the congregation since childhood.  “This was… Read More

Perham’s iconic Mrs. B’s will reopen as Nashes’ Mama T’s By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Pulling up a seat with restaurateurs Lola Bachmann, her daughter Missy Bachmann, Tori Nash and her son Josh Nash feels like sitting down for a family meal. There is a lot of banter, laughter and affection. “This is why I was… Read More

Maple Syrup Demonstration Day to be held at Maplewood State Park By Robert Williams Editor While the weather outside is not the most springlike, the weekend festival season this spring kicks off in Vergas and at Maplewood State Park Saturday, April 1, with the Vergas Maple Syrup Festival. “We really appreciate partnering with Maplewood State Park and… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Robotics, as an activity, makes hockey look like nothing in terms of cost. The cost to compete is eye-opening. Frazee-Vergas high school’s team, Kaotic Robotics, held their lone public fundraiser at the Event Center Saturday, March 25. “The community here is great,” said Lead Mentor Eric Schaefer. “I would do this every year… Read More

Frazee, Vergas attempting to connect to Heartland Trail A new Pelican Rapids trailhead for the Heart of Lakes Trail and multi-use building will be Grand Central Station – the plans call for a distinctive, traditional train depot appearance.  Committees in both Frazee and Vergas are currently working on designs to connect the Heart of Lakes Trail… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Students from the Frazee-Vergas musical department performed Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins Jr.” to a full commons area at the high school on opening night on Thursday, March 23, under the direction of Brian Selander and Jennifer Nannenga. The musical ran through the weekend with matinees on both Saturday and Sunday… Read More

Liquor store to save cash on new POS system By Robert Williams Editor Vergas Veterans founding committee representatives Lyle Krieg and Doug Safar updated an expansion proposal for the near future at the memorial during the meeting of the Vergas City Council, Tuesday, March 14. An 18×8 foot octagon gazebo is planned to be added 20 feet from… Read More