During the most recent legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers modified safety laws involving children and car seats. The new legislation, which aims to better protect kids in the event of a car crash, goes into effect on Aug. 1. “It’s important that children and families follow these new laws, which are designed with their safety and… Read More

The first clue has been released for the 2024 Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Susi Jarvi Charm hunt.  A new clue will be released each week until the charm has been located. Clue 1: Let the 2024 charm hunt begin Read the clue closely in order to win A perfect place to be surrounded by nature’s… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 30, 2019 Two Frazee natives recently released a professionally recorded EP, “Sparkle and Shine.” Mckay Galbrecht and Cody Kostka are two members of the four-piece band, the Stovepipes, which also includes Detroit Lakes natives Jake Nosal and Alex Phelps. While cover bands are a solid way to getting gigs,… Read More

Fundraising $5k to benefit the K9 program The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office announced K9 Koa as the newest addition to their team on Friday, July 19. K9 Koa is a 2-year-old German Shepherd from the Slovak Republic and will be assigned to his handler, Deputy Kelby Jensen.  Together they will be attending a 13-week… Read More

Olivia is 8-years-old and had never water skied. In no time at all, she was water skiing in and out of the wake and going doubles behind the boat with her sister Ava, 13, who also had just learned to water ski for the first time. Local residents may have noticed the boats full of… Read More

Contributed photo Congratulations to Adeline Williams (Kathy and Jacks Dretsch) on guessing the 2024 Mystery gobbler Karen Pifher after only two clues. She won $100 in Frazee Bucks.

A 29-year-old Frazee man has been sentenced for misdemeanor domestic assault in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a Frazee police officer was dispatched on a report of a domestic assault at a Frazee residence. A woman told the officer her boyfriend, Dammin Joel Zuniga, punched her in the face.  According to reports,… Read More

The unofficial start to Turkey Days got the festival underway Monday afternoon at the Frazee Care Center. During the ceremony, Miss Frazee 2023 Haley Selly introduced the three candidates vying for Miss Frazee 2024: Annette Hermanson, Madison Olson and Emma Wiseman. Miss Frazee Teen 2023 Sophia Strand introduced five candidates for Miss Frazee Teen 2024:… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor This year has been one of resurgence for Lakes Corner Liquor after seeing their busiest months of 2023 severely hampered by the reconstruction of Highway 34 that included a detour that sent customers miles away from the store. “The difference this year is no road construction; that’s humongous and that’s changed… Read More

Area residents share concerns with county, sellers By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Commissioners were charged with selecting and approving SRF Consulting as the Toad Mountain Master Plan Consultant on Tuesday, July 17, but by the end of the week were trying to convince area residents of the positive aspects of a future sale to… Read More