The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects.  In Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls and Aurdal Township projects will receive $2.2 million in total funding. As Otter Tail County sought funding through… Read More

Essentia Health is proud to start offering sports physicals for student-athletes, from middle school to college, across North Dakota and Minnesota that will be valid for next school year and beyond. In North Dakota, sports physicals conducted on or after April 15 are good for the following school year. In Minnesota, sports physicals are good for… Read More

Contributed photo Tony Heinle took home the trophy as the 2024 winner of the Maple Syrup tasting contest during this year’s celebration Saturday, April 13.

The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert  Hailley Brune ‘24, from Frazee, is performing in the upcoming dance concert Emanate at Gustavus Adolphus College. Emanate will be performed in the Anderson Theatre, with a unique ¾ thrust stage. The show will run April 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets… Read More

Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host a free virtual program allowing viewers to get the inside scoop on notable Minnesota coaches and athletes past and present. The virtual presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and will feature author and sports expert Ross Bernstein.  Bernstein will return to Lake Agassiz Regional Library… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 16, 2019 The lakes area is about to welcome its first sushi bar and hibachi grill. Steve Tucker, a 1989 Frazee High School graduate, and his wife Rayna, recently purchased the former Country Kitchen building located along U.S. Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. The sign has been removed and the interior… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Guest judges examine some of the 23 entries prior to the official tasting to determine the winner of the Maple Syrup Contest at Summers Design Center on Saturday. Face painting was a popular activity Saturday morning in Vergas during the village’s Maple Syrup Festival. The Hairyman and his thematically dressed pals were… Read More

High school marching band parades through Magic Kingdom Park By Robert Williams Editor After missing the trip in 2020, the Frazee-Vergas High School bands made a return to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando in March, along with visits to Universal Studios and the Atlantic Coach for a day at Cocoa Beach, Florida. “It was amazing. I’ve… Read More

Popular Prom Potty challenge is back for second year By Robert Williams Editor In 2023, the Frazee High School Prom Planning Committee and advisor Heather Perrine made changes to the annual spring formal and used a new and creative fundraiser to improve the event. The Traveling Prom Potty is back this year and in the first… Read More

Becker Board to discuss marijuana and comprehensive planning By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners will host a special meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 8:15 a.m., to hold discussions with White Earth Tribal Leaders in regards to marijuana, comprehensive planning and the White Earth Forest Land Transfer Legislation. The proposed Minnesota legislation involved… Read More