Vergas students named to UND Honor Roll Kyra Bahls, Carlie Ecker and Mckenna O’Brien, of Vergas, were all named to the University of North Dakota President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll is the highest academic achievement for undergraduate students. To qualify, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The… Read More

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Frazee will be serving a free community meal Wednesday, Feb. 22. The meal will consist of pulled pork, cole slaw, chips, pickles and bars and will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. The public is invited to stay after the meal for the Ash Wednesday worship service. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is located at 210 Maple… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 15, 2018 The Vergas Trail Committee accepted a $595 donation from the Vergas Municipal Liquor Store, which it made from a recent food fundraiser at Skal Bar and Grill. Including pledges, the trail committee has about $100,000 in its coffers for the latest project. Vergas City Clerk Julie Lammers shared there… Read More

Frazee standout making a push for regionals and nationals By Robert Williams Editor Redshirt freshman Luke Tweeton, of Frazee, picked up two big victories for the No. 14-ranked University of Mary wrestling team during the final home weekend of the season. The Marauders (13-4, 6-3 NSIC) had a strong showing against one of the most formidable squads… Read More

Non-credible zombie threat reported at the school By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Well, I should be caught up now. No more getting jumped at the gas station or ball game about no article in the paper. We did sell our calves the week before to the Bagley Sales Barn so we have less chores to… Read More

The Maplewood Candlelight Ski will again become a reality in 2023. It will be held on Saturday, February 25. Chili will be hot and ready to serve by 5 p.m. and the candles will be lit from 6-8 p.m.  This event increased in size before the pandemic. It is a great time to get outside in… Read More

Tappe shares community-based strategies to help students By Robert Williams Editor Making positive changes in a school district is not always something that is blatantly apparent at monthly school board meetings. However, behind the scenes, the Frazee-Vergas School District has been employing the successful efforts of a continuous improvement plan created by the Staples-Motley School District… Read More

Several youth join wrestling this season By Chad Koenen Publisher One of the fastest growing sports in the country has a familiar, but albeit new twist on the activity.  Female high school wrestling is growing in popularity after the Minnesota State High School League sanctioned the sport and state tournament for the first time last year. While… Read More

Non-profit to build dental office next to clinic By Robert Willams Editor Northern Dental Access Center has been seeking out a location for a new office for the past two years, and after a meeting with the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Thursday, Feb. 2, it was announced that the non-profit has chosen Frazee for its… Read More

Local family welcomes Oaklynn home, says goodbye to sleep By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Little Oaklynn Nelson has reached an abundance of milestones in two months.  “She’s becoming more aware of her hands,” said her mom, Tracy (Bell) Nelson. “She has found her little voice and she likes to be vocal, she likes to lay on her… Read More