5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum November 9, 2017 The Frazee Economic Development Authority agreed to request proposals from developers for the vacant downtown lot stated to be about 28,840 square feet (206 feet wide by 140 feet deep). During its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the EDA reviewed the document calling for proposals, which offers some… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill The saying goes all good things must come to an end and that is true with my 2022 open water season. It has been a wild ride and an absolute blast of a season and thank you to everyone that has supported me throughout this long season. I ended the season… Read More

Section meet to be held in Warroad By Chad Koenen Publisher Faith Hamm secured a pair of individual conference championships and helped the Detroit Lakes/Frazee swim team take second place at the Mid-State Conference championship on Oct. 27. Hamm took first place in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:04.42. She finished nearly 3 seconds in front… Read More

Deer can be registered online Hunters are required to register every deer they harvest before processing, before antlers are removed and within 48 hours after taking the animal.  Hunters can register deer online, via phone or in person. Information from deer registration is essential for the DNR to track and manage deer populations. Detailed registration instructions… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota.  The burning restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn,… Read More

A number of local hunters harvested a trophy buck and doe over the opening weekend of the deer hutning season. 

Photo by Robert Williams Kids and adults lined the streets of Frazee during the Trick or Treat parade on Halloween night Monday, Oct. 31. City emergency crews and area businesses and residents in costumes threw out candy to waiting children downtown.

Owners stress quality and affordability By Robert Willams Editor The Attic Shoppe had been a staple of downtown Vergas for 32 years under the leadership of Bonnie Anderson until her retirement in September. Its replacement, A Step Up Thrift Boutique, is being run by another three-decade resident of Rose Lake, JoAnne Knutilla, and her daughter Kari Heisler…. Read More

By Vivian (Makela) Sazama Correspondent For Dwight Kumara of Menahga, serving in the military was something that was “just in him” and he knew he needed to go when Uncle Sam called his number in the draft.  ¶  “I wouldn’t have had to go,” he said, “as I was an only child, but I knew I… Read More

Lion Heart Experience aimed at kids’ self-worth By Robert Willams Editor GROW Frazee-Vergas is bringing 2021 Detroit, Michigan Teacher of the Year Joe Vercellino and his Lion Heart Crew for three days in Frazee and Vergas to work with both staff and students on reconnecting students and educators to a sense of worth. GROW Frazee-Vergas is a… Read More