Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program. Learn how to shoot a bow on Saturday, June 24 at Glendalough State Park. For thousands of years, archery has been a popular sport and important life skill. Beginners can learn this valuable skill from trained archery instructors in a safe, supervised setting. No… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief We had a pretty successful pancake feed for the Frazee Rescue Squad last Sunday. We served around 460 people and the weather was perfect. The line never got too long and the griddles kept up for the most part. Thank you to all who attended and supported Frazee Rescue. On to… Read More

Summer season has taken off for corner store By Robert Williams Editor Aaron Aslesen’s 13th year in business at Lakes Corner Liquor has been a busy one so far. “It’s been so busy we’re just trying to keep up with the business,” said Aslesen. “This little charge in May and early June has been incredible. I feel… Read More

Saturday’s event attracts more than 100 artists By Robert Williams Editor An idea from a gardening magazine has become a staple of the Vergas summer as more than 100 burgeoning artists came to the village for the fourth annual Vergas Kids Arts Camp on Saturday, June 10. The camp in the magazine article was for adults… Read More

Multi-vehicle repair shop and used ATV sales By Robert Williams Editor Dustin Heisler found a shop smack in the middle of his hometown of Vergas, Frazee and Perham for his new business Dusty Trail Auto. The shop is located in the building that formerly housed Amie Erickson’s Prairie Embroidery and Tumble Force Gymnastics. “We’re kind of in the… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor This year on the day before Turkey Days begins, members of the Tyler Shipman Memorial Car Show team, along with the help of some needed volunteers, will build a shed for CornerStone Community and Youth Center in Frazee. “There are three things we focus on for fundraising for the show,” said organizer Daneele… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority/Housing and Redevelopment Authority (EDA/HRA) continued discussions on the future of the tax forfeited lots of the Sunny Oaks development located off West Hill Street on Dianne Avenue during the monthly meeting Tuesday, June 6. Otter Tail County currently owns the 11 lots after receiving them from the state…. Read More

Minnesota Fieros Forever car club made a dream come true By Chris Kliewer Special to the Forum It is an absolutely incredible feeling to be in the presence of someone experiencing true joy and happiness, to the point that they cannot contain it.  We’re members of the Minnesota Fieros Forever car club, one of the oldest Fiero-specific organizations… Read More

County board approves Frazee bridge redecking bid By Robert Williams Editor Becker County District Judge Gretchen Thilmony gave a Drug Court update and asked for the commissioners’ continued support of the program that began in 2006. The Drug Court is combined between Becker and Clay counties. “Obviously, the one thing you want when someone is charged and convicted,… Read More

Plan assesses natural hazards in Becker County Becker County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations now have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives. There is also an opportunity to share their ideas on how to reduce local impacts in the future.  The Becker County Office of… Read More