Former students, colleagues express gratitude for elementary teacher By Barbie Porter Editor  Julie Wirth was recently named Frazee Elementary Teach of the Year.   “It is humbling,” she said. “The teachers here are all great. It means a lot to be recognized by such a great staff. I look at all of them and have learned something from… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Eddy Streeper was called to be an official announcer for the Fur Rendezvous Open World Championship Sled Dog Races in Anchorage, Alaska. Streeper is well known in the area for providing sled dog rides at his home along Shell Lake. He is also known by friends for having many colorful and entertaining stories…. Read More

FHS senior heading to surgery after graduation By Barbie Porter Editor  Ian Cottrell’s heart needs attention. A while back, the Frazee High School senior was running and started to black out.  When the school trainer gave him a look over and discovered Cottrell’s heart was racing at 240 bpm. To give a comparison, runners his age hit about… Read More

Assistant softball coach hired By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School Board welcomed Clay Nagel back to the hallways as a .5 district truancy coordinator. Nagel was one of two  people who applied for the truancy officer job. He previously served in a similar role for the school district. He once gain pick up on the duties… Read More

Outdoor project work awarded By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School  District will begin work on a new football field and track complex, as well as adding parking spaces at both schools. The Frazee-Vergas School Board initially declined bids for the outdoor projects at their last meeting, as there were not enough bids submitted for a competitive… Read More

Sewer and water updates  planned for the city By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 to discuss costs of the upcoming State Highway 87 project.  The project includes the Minnesota Department of Transportation reconstructing the state highway. The cost of the roadwork will be paid by MnDOT. In addition… Read More

Senior Hornet is heading  to NDSU in the fall By Barbie Porter Editor  George Flynn has been dressing for the varsity basketball team since the eighth grade. Now in his senior year, the son of Kevin and Kelly Flynn is taking in all the moments being a member of the team provides. “I know I will miss my… Read More

Auction set for March 12, donations sought By Barbie Porter Editor  Chuck Turcotte took the helm of the Frazee Sportsmans Club as its newly elected president. The avid outdoors man enjoys a good hunt, be it deer, grouse or other game. He also enjoys time on the lake, be it frozen or not, the fish are always waiting…. Read More

Application deadline is Feb. 28 In support of the second round of funding through the Main Street Economic Revitalization Program, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) hosted an information session to share details about the $80 million available for statewide economic redevelopment. DEED will award grants to partner organizations to establish programs… Read More

5 years ago Frazee Vergas-Forum February 23, 2017 The Vergas City Council announced that City Clerk Julie Lammers will remain the municipal liquor store manager. During the council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14 a motion was approved to increase Lammer’s pay for the additional job duties to $31 per hour. Lammers had been interim managing the… Read More