The Minnesota Department of Transportation spent nearly $174 million dollars to clear highways during the 2022-23 winter season, the most ever spent for snow and ice operations and nearly 25% higher than the most recent five-year average. MnDOT crews also faced the most severe weather conditions in Minnesota in more than a decade, according to… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Thursday evening, I sent out 14 letters to residents/property owners for city ordinance violations. These violations were for grass and weeds, inoperable vehicles and other public nuisances. The grass and weed violators have 5 days to be in compliance and the others have 30 days. After the 30 days those… Read More

No hassles, just fast, smooth and secure service It’s easier than ever for Frazee and Vergas area residents and businesses to jump aboard Arvig’s fast (up to 1 Gb), smooth and secure premium internet. And it’s hassle-free! Access to premium broadband for Frazee and Vergas residents is available right now and there’s never been a better… Read More

State officials on hand for Friday’s ceremony By Robert Williams Editor One event unique to Looney Days in 2023 was the renaming of the Vergas Post Office in honor of longtime carrier Jon Glawe Friday, Aug. 11.  A ceremony was held downtown in front of the post office, led by keynote speaker U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, who was integral… Read More

Waller completes a successful year at Altona Square By Robert Williams Editor year ago, the downtown business landscape in Vergas began to change with the completion of Altona Square and Chef Madison Waller was one of the first to open her doors of MW Pastry.  A year later, Waller has completely changed her business model and found… Read More

Fundraising has begun on a $1.2 million upgrade By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Park Board Committee held its Loon Art for the Park fundraiser for future Long Lake Park Renovations on Monday, Aug. 7, at the Event Center. There were loon baskets designed by local businesses that were up for a silent auction, along with a… Read More

Cannabis ordinance to follow county’s lead By Robert Williams Editor Colleen Hoffman, managing partner at Hoffman, Philipp, & Knutson accounting firm in Thief River Falls, Minn., presented the 2022 audit of the city of Vergas to the city council on Tuesday, Aug. 8. “You have very little debt relative to other cities I audit,” Hoffman said.  Hoffman highlighted Vergas’… Read More

OTC Public Health honored for work during COVID-19 Otter Tail County Public Health was recently honored with a national award for its creative work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) presented the Promising Practices Award for the “Return to Normal? COVID Diaries from Local Youth” collaborative art exhibit. … Read More

Becker County discusses new cannabis ordinance By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board approved a modification to an existing feedlot permit for Jennie-O to construct a building at 12255 Frazee Road two weeks ago. The building will replace a barn that burned down five years ago, but it will not be built on the exact footprint… Read More

The Frazee Area Community Club is hosting its annual Corn Feed Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Event Center. The free will offering event will showcase locally grown corn on the cob, which will also be available for purchase. The Corn Feed will be held from 5-7 p.m.