5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 17, 2018 Aleisa Jopp made her dream of owning a little shop come true with the “Chic Shed” which opened in November 2017. However, the This Old Bank building, now Bender Realty, suffered water damage and mold from a cracked water pipe and most of Alesia’s inventory was destroyed. Aleisa knows… Read More

Frazee church representatives gather across faiths By Robert Williams Editor Members from all of Frazee’s churches joined mayor Mark Flemmer in the city’s observance of the National Day of Prayer outside city hall Thursday, May 4.  ¶  The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and signed… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Emily Reno, one of the architects of Vergas’ 2022 Comprehensive Plan, was a finalist in the second annual FastLane94 TrailblazerChallenge competition among West Central Minnesota innovators The challenge is a regional pitch competition where the founders showcase business ideas to accomplished entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders from across West Central Minnesota. “The creativity and… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas High School seniors Allison Jepson and Jonathan Buhr earned State FFA Degrees this year. The degree is given to the top members of the State FFA Association and requires proven accomplishments in nine different categories from scholastic performance and finances to leadership ability and community service. Buhr will be attending North Dakota… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor There is a lot of good news coming from the Frazee-Vergas VFW Post 7702 since reopening May 2, 2021. It has been a year since the bar and club side of the business ceased operations until a new business plan could be established and relations with the city council were mended. The VFW… Read More

Vergas trail open house set for May 18, Frazee trail open house set for May 23 The Cities of Vergas and Frazee are working on bike and pedestrian trail plans this year and a portion of that planning involved two public meetings, one in each city. Vergas is planning to connect to both the Heartland Trail at… Read More

By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Roxann Daggett and her daughter, Missy Daggett, are quick to point out, “We’re not perfect.” “I’m so blessed to have such an amazing mom,” Missy said, “but I wouldn’t want to portray that we have everything figured out.”  What they do have is a relationship that works well for them. “I definitely love the… Read More

FHS native leads new program with world-wide impact By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher,” said Angie Mohn Olson. “Ever since I can remember, that’s the only job I ever wanted to do,” she said. “I knew it would be elementary, specifically the younger ones. I’ve always just been drawn to the… Read More

Berube has served as Senior Lender for 15 tears Lee Dahlgren, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Vergas State Bank would like to announce that Senior Lender Daren Berube has been promoted to the position of President of the Vergas State Bank.  The Dahlgren Family, owners of this Independent Community Bank, are pleased to… Read More

A Frazee man passed away from burns suffered in a fire near Evergreen Wednesday, May 3. A Frazee Firefighter advised the Becker County Sheriff’s dispatch of a swamp on fire at 13290 440th Avenue, near Evergreen Wednesday at approximately 5:43 p.m.  The reporting firefighter also observed a male coming from the area of the fire with what… Read More