The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Jessie Lake near Talmoon, Turtle Lake near Marcell and Trout Lake near Coleraine, all in Itasca County. A resort owner on Jessie Lake contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels on a pontoon boat being removed for the season. Jessie Lake is… Read More

Celebrations planned for second retirement, 75th wedding anniversary By Robert Williams Editor Alfred Bachmann, of Frazee, was recognized for two decades of work at the Frazee Rest Area at the ripe age of 95-years-old during a small ceremony amongst coworkers and friends on Wednesday, Oct. 25. “I told my wife if I live until I’m 95 I’ll quit,”… Read More

New care facility will treat cancer patients closer to home By Robert Williams Editor Perham Health and Sanford doctors, board members, employees and members of the community celebrated the expansion of space and services of the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center at Perham Health on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Perham Health CEO Chuck Hofius… Read More

City council hosts Becker Admin, EDA Specialist By Robert Williams Editor Frazee native Cody Piper, the Becker County Economic Development Specialist and County Administrator Pat Oman, were in attendance at the second monthly meeting of the Frazee City Council on Wednesday, Oct. 25, to discuss potential housing, expansion of the industrial park and funding for Wannigan Park…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas High School social studies instructors Jim Rader and Jason Reierson are advocates for the military recruiters that visit their classes to share potential careers with their students and were invited guests of the Minnesota National Guard for a special trip to Camp Ripley.  “Educator Lift” events are held at various National Guard… Read More

County cannabis ordinance gets final approval By Robert Williams Editor County Engineer Krysten Foster updated the Otter Tail Board of Commissioners on the design plans for County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) 35 between Dent and Vergas Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. “We moved forward with the wetland delineation under a separate… Read More

Program offers financing for low-income families USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is… Read More

Contributed photo Frazee-Vergas Forum Facebook follower Wally Ament submitted this interesting find from the Vergas Creamery days of operation. Ament said he found this Vergas butter carton on display in a store in Mahtowa, Minn. No one knows how it got there.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is the optimum time to stay on top of your breast health and consider scheduling an exam. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Outside of… Read More