Loon count to take place from June 26 to July 6 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Otter Tail and Becker counties.  Volunteers can choose one (or more) lakes to count the number of adult and juvenile loons seen and report these observations to the MNDNR… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Cows and calves have been moved to their summer pastures. The herd is brought into the feed bunk and then we find mama and calf by their matching ear tags. They are put into a separate pen until we have 10 pairs then we start sorting for another group.   We… Read More

Contributed photo The Becker County Food Pantry is getting a new home after 41 years. The Food Pantry is building a new facility at 610 Terry Street in Detroit Lakes. Pictured at the site’s groundbreaking ceremony are Detroit Lakes mayor Matt Brenk, members of the Chamber of Commerce, Food Pantry Board, city council members, North… Read More

Isabella, Delaney Matejka graduate college with honors Former Frazee graduate Isabella Matejka graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science Saturday, May 13, during the North Dakota State University commencement ceremonies. Isabella will begin a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program through University of Jamestown in August.  Former Frazee graduate Delaney Matejka… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in partnership with the White Earth Tribal Nation, is currently conducting a comprehensive planning study to evaluate the tribal transportation network. This study includes all roads within the White Earth tribal boundary, including state, county, municipal, township, tribal, and other publicly owned roads.  MnDOT and White Earth Nation are currently seeking… Read More

Tanner Karger, of Vergas, was one of 2,247 students to earn degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato at the end of spring semester, but his degree was reported incorrectly in the May 30 issue of the Forum. Karger earned a doctorate of Nursing Practice. The Lakes Region Arts Council story on a donation to CornerStone in… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum June 7, 2018 The Frazee area city-wide rummage sales kick off this week. Some sales are starting as early as Thursday, but most are getting underway Friday or Saturday. More than 40 garage sales have registered to participate in the event, and the selection slightly used wares is vast. The Frazee-Vergas School District… Read More

Musicians Siama Matuzungidi and Dallas Johnson present “Siama’s Congo Roots,” an interactive concert brimming with catchy songs and engaging stories, at Vergas Lions Park/Event Center on Friday June 30 at 2:30 p.m.  Dubbed “Feel-good sounds from the Heart of Africa,” the program features spirited singing, intricate acoustic guitar, and captivating traditional African instruments. This high-energy family… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Golf Boosters will be hosting its 2023 golf scramble at the Frazee Golf Course on Tuesday, June 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The shotgun start will get underway at 6 p.m. and the night will feature a silent auction, meal and the Frazee High School golf team awards banquet. The cost… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill Red, white and a good bite.  Memorial Day weekend brought warmer temperatures and strong winds that helped increase the water temps. Right now it seems like everything is swimming together and you don’t know what will bite next.  It was fun this past weekend with having friends up with Ice Fishing Minnesota. We… Read More