5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 6, 2017 A $20,000 memorial fund for the late Rodney Hanson of Vergas pushed the Vergas Long Lake Trail to the next phase. “Everyone reached in, and then reached in further to get it over the hill,” Robin Hanson, son of Rodney, said. Vergas City Clerk Julie Lammers reported that adding… Read More

Five local students earned degrees from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., during the 2021-2022 school year. Degree recipients include: Frazee: Alexi Cheveldayoff, bachelor of science degree in business administration; Megan Danielson, bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology; Arron Erickson, bachelor of science degree in engineering technology; James Huwe, bachelor of arts degree in sports… Read More

Arvig announced 36 high school 2022 graduates received the Royale B. and Eleanor M. Arvig Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 each.  Students were selected based upon achievements or interest in the field of mathematics, engineering, accounting, computer science, telecommunications or any of the physical sciences. “We are proud to invest in the futures of area… Read More

Five-year roofing system replacement scheduled By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board adopted the district’s long-term facility maintenance plan (LTFM) at a special board meeting held Monday, June 27. “Usually the LTFM project list isn’t as muddied as it is now, but we have our lease levy side projects also embedded in here so it’s a little less… Read More

Last year, the Minnesota Department of Education approved the district to be part of the 2021 Summer Food Nutrition Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the program provided free breakfasts and lunches to children up to 18-years-old. Adults were also provided the opportunity to purchase a healthy meal for $6.85 a day. This summer,… Read More

Company to bring broadband access to By Robert Williams Editor Mid-Continent vice president Justin Forde attended the Frazee City Council meeting on Monday, June 20, to seek permission for his company to construct a state-of-the-art fiber network in the community to provide broadband internet, phone and television access. “This system would open with five-gigabit symmetrical speeds to… Read More

The Youth Outreach scholarship committee of Lions District 5M9 is offering up to $12,000 in college scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year.  The application deadline is November 15, 2022.  Students must be in their final two years of college and have a major which will lead to a career in working with youth. To be eligible the… Read More

Marine Innovations in Frazee announced the addition of Matthew Wimmer as sales manager in a recent company press release. Wimmer has a diverse background that includes real estate sales and owning his own custom fabrication decorative iron company.  As sales manager, Wimmer will lead Marine Innovations sales for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri. He will work with prospective… Read More

Inventory issues pose problems for shop owners By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Since the beginning of the pandemic, local shop owners have been fighting with supply chain issues on keeping fully stocked for this small town. Recently, a tampon shortage has hit major retailers nationwide and has slowly been finding its way into local shops.  “I haven’t been able… Read More

Miss Frazee brings home two scholarships By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter This past weekend, Miss Frazee Katelyn Mack traveled down to Minneapolis to compete in a 6-day competition on who would win the next title of Miss Minnesota. She managed to take home a non-finalist talent scholarship of $400 and the rookie talent award of $300.  “It was… Read More