5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 25, 2020 In the Blasing family there is an unwritten rule that dates back generations. “My great-grandparents came from Germany and someone had to learn to play the accordion,” said Wallon “Woody” Blasing. My brother thought he was Elvis so he played guitar.” Reflecting back, the Detroit Lakes resident is glad… Read More

Contributed photo On Wednesday, February 12, sheriffs from all over the state attended “Sheriff’s Day on the Hill” at the Minnesota State Capitol. Sheriffs met with several legislators to discuss issues and legislation affecting their community and public safety. Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons also had the opportunity to meet with State Representative Tom Murphy and Senator… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Frazee Area Community Club mascot Tom the Turkey made a special visit to the Forum on Thursday, Feb. 20. Through Tom, the community club has been marketing local businesses in Frazee with short videos that can be viewed on their Facebook page. The Forum staff had a quick photo session, a gobbley… Read More

Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota For many people, deliveries of alcohol from companies like Doordash and Instacart are a handy convenience, but Wendy Manuel believes such deliveries jeopardized her daughter’s life.  Manuel is a retired hospice chaplain whose daughter, Jacqueline Schiappa, died of alcohol poisoning in 2023 at age 38.  Now Manuel is urging the Minnesota Legislature to… Read More

Dept. of Health praises Vergas’ protection of city drinking water By Robert Williams Editor Ryan Weibye, of 1156 Frazee Avenue East, had a lengthy conversation with the Vergas City Council and the city attorney regarding lake access from his property, the city easement that was used for construction of the walking/bike trail, the retaining wall and… Read More

District, Community Club to work on bringing pickleball courts to Frazee By Robert Williams Editor As part of Superintendent Terry Karger’s monthly report, Stellher Mental Health Therapist Hailey Brower gave a mental health update to the Frazee-Vergas School Board on Monday, Feb. 10. Brower works for Stellher Human Services and is contracted to the high school… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Julie Bruhn, of Vergas, recently commissioned artists Pat Shannon and Luke Fugere to make a piece of art that could be passed down generations to preserve family history and share the stories and memories of those who came before.   Shannon, a metal artist, potter and co-owner of Forest Edge Gallery in Vergas,… Read More

Otter Tail County the second county in the state for management of septic systems By Robert Williams Editor Land & Resource Management Director Chris LeClair and District Administrator at Otter Tail Water Management District Alex Kvidt presented the 2024 Otter Tail Water Management District Annual Report and Land & Resource Annual Report to the board of… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota Nathan Burr, a member of the Minnesota National Guard, went to a resort near Ely called Veterans on the Lake for the first time in 2019 to reconnect with his wife and two young children, fresh from a year-long deployment in the Middle East.  “I’ve done four deployments but only one with… Read More

Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Minnesota lawmakers have begun considering the potential impact on school funding in the state as President Donald Trump vows to eliminate the federal Department of Education. At a committee hearing last week, staffers with the Minnesota Department of Education said the state is scheduled to receive $1.4 billion from the federal government… Read More