Facility is one of seven in the state to offer training In July, MDH began a pilot program with seven nursing homes with a certified training program for nurse aides (CNA) to offer testing at their facilities for Nurse Aide Certification. “We want to thank the seven facilities who volunteered to participate in the program and… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum November 2, 2017 The Vergas Planning Commission seemed to be in agreement that street work plans will be bumped back until 2019. During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25, the commission discussed high-priority streets, noting they include Scharf Avenue, Park View Drive, West Main Street, West Lake Street, West Linden and… 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

Red carpet event brings passion and purpose By Robert Willams Editor Northern Lights Dance Academy (NLDA) instructors Kiala Velde and Katelyn Colliton recently returned from the Industry Dance Awards in California, an unlikely place for a small academy in Minnesota. The event was held at the Avalon theater, a large venue located at the world-famous intersection… Read More

Pipe dream comes true for builder’s grandson By Robert Willams Editor Regular drivers on County Roads 60 and 51 have used the Belka barn as a landmark for more than a century, but as of last Friday, they will have to travel north a few miles after the legendary barn was moved to Jon Bachmann’s property. “I’ve… Read More

Team of 10 to attend national convention By Robert Williams Editor Paige Schaefer, of Frazee, was awarded the American FFA Degree, the highest degree an FFA member can receive. Less than two percent of FFA members receive this honor “Of all the activities I’m in, FFA allowed me to grow, and explore who I am as a person the… Read More

By Robert Willams Editor The Frazee City Council held a public hearing before approving assessments Monday, Oct. 17, for improvement of infrastructure, including the replacement of watermain and sanitary sewer items, on Trunk Highway 87 from Maple Avenue West to Second Street SW. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $370,284.30. Such assessment is proposed to be… Read More

Arvig has been named a winner of the 2022 Minnesota Family Business award from Twin Cities Business. The magazine’s annual award recognizes outstanding family-owned businesses and the value they provide to the state’s economy and overall quality of life. Arvig is among a group of five winners and five finalists being recognized in 2022 for  economic… Read More

Event to be held at Frazee Elementary School By Chad Koenen Publisher Anyone can give a gift card or cold hard cash for Christmas, but if you are looking for a unique one-of-a-kind item to give to someone for the holidays, make sure to stop by the Frazee Elementary School on Saturday for the 44th annual… Read More

State deer opener set for Nov. 4 Last winter was severe in some parts of the region, most notably in the Bemidji area and farther north, according to the winter severity index.  While some deer mortality was observed and reported, the deer population throughout the northwest region appears to be in good shape. Some parts of… Read More