5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 18, 2017 The Frazee Municipal Liquor Store’s on-sale establishment is looking to rebrand, and name suggestions are being sought. Manager Tami Jo Hopwood informed the Frazee Council during its monthly meeting May 8, the long-time name of the bar, Third Crossing, hasn’t caught on as people still refer to the establishment… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers who might want to keep northern pike to familiarize themselves with the regulations and be prepared to measure the fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state: North-central: Limit of 10 northern pike;… Read More

New space and training program is on the horizon By Robert Williams Editor The Backyard in Perham is adding another building to its growing business in Perham. Demand for boarding and daily playcare have created a need to split the daily pet daycare and overnight boarding facilities. Plans are underway to open the new full-time playcare center later… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Ariana Doll had Mark Jarszewski had a secret handshake during grand march on Saturday night at Frazee High School. Doll and Jarszewski were just one of several dozen couples who walked through the bright lights and balloons during the grand march ceremony as part of the school’s annual prom ceremony.

Fundraising efforts continue as project enters another phase By Robert Williams Editor A dedication for the new veteran’s memorial park in Vergas is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, beginning at 11 a.m. According to organizer Lyle Krieg, the park continues to be an ongoing process with more donations still coming in and more welcome. The project is entering its… Read More

Parks and Trails Commission assess project for future funding By Robert Williams Editor  A large group of city, county and state officials, along with supporters of the Wannigan Regional Park Project (WRPP) met in Frazee on Wednesday, May 4. They met with Renee Mattson, executive director of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) and… Read More

Benefit to be held at Frazee Event Center By Robert Williams Editor A benefit for Cally Nundahl will be held at the Frazee Event Center Sunday, May 15 from 3-7 p.m. Nundahl was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cervical cancer in October, which has been complicated by other medical conditions.  According to a GoFundMe set up in her name, Nundahl… Read More

Finalists to weight personal choice, social responsibility The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced four finalists from the essay contest portion of the 29th Annual Great American Think-Off. These four finalists will participate in a live debate in New York Mills, on Saturday June 11.   The four finalists are (in alphabetical order): Matthew… Read More

Frazee-Vergas reported 273rd of 414 in Minnesota By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas Secondary was ranked No. 273 in Minnesota and No. 13,061 in the national rankings, according to the annual school rankings report by U.S. News and World Report. The rankings are based on the publishers’ data from 24,000 public high schools in the country. Schools are ranked… Read More

High school hosts annual awards night Frazee High School students were recognized Tuesday, May 4, in an awards ceremony where more than $150,000 was given out in the form of scholarships. Education, athletics and other awards were also announced. Harley Kropuenske, All in All $2,000 Rylee Turcotte, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 $500 Daniel Putnam, American Legion Post… Read More