Free classes are part of new Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative Minnesota State Community and Technical College will again be hosting free Certified Nursing Assistant courses as part of Gov. Tim Walz’s Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative. M State previously hosted free CNA courses in January, after the initiative was first announced. The initiative offers resources and… Read More

Volunteers can play a role in the healing process for patients, families Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas.  To ensure the safety and well-being of Essentia… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 7, 2017 A smash and grab robbery occurred at Frazee Family Foods around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The thieves made off with an ATM machine, which was bolted down in the entryway of the store. Employee Kim Vincent said, based on security camera footage, the estimated time of the… Read More

Animal health board urges farmers to monitor flocks By Robert Williams Editor Bird flu has reportedly returned to the Midwest after a spring outbreak calmed over the summer months. The highly pathogenic disease has been detected in two commercial turkey flocks in western Minnesota and a hobby flock in Indiana. According to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health,… Read More

Closures to affect Main, Ash and the alley between The final push of the Highway 87 construction project will begin after Labor Day affecting the downtown area and the Highway 10 bridge. Traffic will be rerouted through town as the project moves into Stages 2 and 4. Stage 2 work includes Juniper Avenue to Birch Avenue/CR 29,… Read More

Probasco sentenced to one year and a day in prison Andrew Duane Probasco of Frazee was sentenced in Becker County District Court Wednesday, June 29, for felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. A second felony charge of fleeing in a motor vehicle was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On the morning of… Read More

Public notification meeting Monday, Sept. 5 A Level 3 sex offender will be moving to Frazee, according to the Frazee Police Department. George Joseph Hecker, 48, will reside in the vicinity of the 700 block of West Ash Avenue as of Wednesday, Aug. 31. A community notification meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, at 6… Read More

Shannons share about helping more than 60 kids By Robert Willams Editor Former sheriff Terry Shannon and his wife Jean were parents to three biological children, but were foster parents to more than 60 kids. The couple had a chance to meet up with one of them, Gayle Sengel, recently for the first time in 30 years. Sengel… Read More

Vergas event to surpass $200,000 donated By Robert Willams Editor Another weekend in Vergas and another packed downtown strip, this time thanks to a large group of motorcycle enthusiasts and supporters attending the 13th annual Ole’s Ride benefit from Aug. 26-27. “Every year, it’s unbelievable,” said Jessica Sonnenberg, Ole Barten’s daughter. “There are tears every time we leave. It’s… Read More

Farm tour starts at Lida Farm outside Vergas By Robert Willams Editor Seven miles southwest of Vergas lies Ryan Pesch’s little slice of heaven—Lida Farm. The farm is the first stop on this year’s Deep Roots Festival, consisting of a bus tour of four area farms and workshops ranging from how to build a food business to… Read More