The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for about $48,000 in grants to develop and expand shooting ranges in the state. The money, which the Legislature provided to address shooting range capacity issues, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicant period is open-ended, but funding expires June 30, 2023. The grants, which… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief An 80-year-old Frazee man lost his left arm after getting it caught in a farming auger Monday, Oct. 3. A tourniquet was applied at the scene and a second was applied by an officer upon arrival at the scene.  The injured man was alert and walking around prior to being transported… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Last week, Rep. Michelle Fischbach led a letter from the Minnesota Republican delegation to President Biden urging him to end all COVID-related travel restrictions, as the rest of North America has. “If the pandemic is “over,” as the president claims, there should be no reason for any pandemic-related travel restrictions,” said Rep. Fischbach…. Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 12, 2017 Jackson Bladow received lessons on how to use a firehose from Frazee Fireman Scott Geiselhart. Bladow is the 2-year-old son of Tiffany Strehlow and Chad Bladow of Frazee. The event kicked off Fire Prevention Week where local firefighters visited with elementary students at the fire hall about what to… Read More

Lucky hound escapes death row for Minnesota relo By Robert Willams, Editor Kathy Morella found herself in an empty nest but managed to fill her quiet home quickly with the braying of hounds by creating Rescuecoop.org, a dog rescue with a focus on saving death row dogs in kill shelters out east.  Morella’s company is based in… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The Frazee High School homecoming king and queen Zach Longfors and Autumn Hiemenz throw out candy during the annual homecoming parade on Friday afternoon. The parade wrapped up a busy week of activities at the school that included everything from dress up days to coronation and a pep fest on Friday. For… Read More

Flu shots can be made at any Essentia Health pharmacy, healthcare facility Essentia Health is offering several options for vaccination ahead of flu season. Flu vaccines are recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older. They are covered by most insurance and are one of the best ways to protect yourself and loved ones from… Read More

Cymbaluk takes first in four events at state contest Seven 4-H youth from Becker County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 16-19, 2022. This year, 591 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fair.  4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 5, 2017 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Evergreen encourages area residents to skip making dinner Saturday, Oct. 7. Instead, pack up the car and take the short drive east on State Highway 87 to the steeple with smiling people and break bread over a hearty meal. About 20 parishioners will serve… Read More

Hintsala is a family medicine specialist with obstetrics Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes is proud to welcome Dr. Elaina Hintsala, a family medicine specialist with obstetrics. “I was lucky enough to train with Essentia during residency in Duluth, Minnesota,” said Dr. Hintsala. “I felt supported in the system and excited about the opportunities they provided, so… Read More