The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring Lenten Fish Fries on Fridays, February 20, March 6 and March 20, from 5-7 p.m., at Holy Rosary Church Parish Center and February 27, March 13  and March 27 at Sacred Heart in Frazee.  Fish, potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, bun and dessert. All proceeds return to the community.

Reimbursement possible for water testing,harvest supplies The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Produce Safety Mini-grant. This funding opportunity helps reimburse produce growers for expenses that improve on-farm food safety systems. The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $30,400. Awardees will receive reimbursement of up to $800 per farm. No matching funds are required…. Read More

During this short month of February, Vitalant urges all donors, especially type O donors, to give blood and help keep the supply for patients from falling short. The Vergas Blood Drive will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 11:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., for blood donations…. Read More

The Vergas Community Club elected officers for 2026 at the January meeting. Results were announced in the minutes released prior to the latest meeting held Monday, Feb. 2. Natalie Fischer was selected as president, replacing Joy Summers. Gretchen Norby is the vice president. Sherri Hanson returns as treasurer, as does James Stenger as secretary. Returning board members… Read More

Alexandria Technical & Community College Dean’s List Sara Fier, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits Fall Semester 2025: Frazee: Indigo… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 16, 2021 “I felt like I won the lottery; I was so excited I almost ran a red light,” Delair Kaas said about being chosen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The rural Vergas resident, who formerly owned the Frazee-Vergas Forum with his wife Gale, read awhile back that an opportunity for… Read More

Embrace warmth, creativity and connection this winter at the second annual Hygge Market, happening Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.  This unique event, which falls on Valentine’s Day this year, invites the community to slow down, savor the winter season, and celebrate the Danish concept… Read More

Dental outreach clinics in Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties As Children’s Dental Health Month launches in February, local public health professionals are urging families who need affordable dental care and are enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs or Minnesota Medical Assistance to use the opportunity of oral health services available throughout the region. Several dental clinics… Read More

Community messaging growing through events, contributions By Robert Williams Editor GROW Frazee-Vergas and its youth group counterpart MVP are beginning to transition away from the five-year, Positive Community Norms (PCN) grant program, which expires this spring, and moving on to utilizing the combined efforts of that half-decade to continue inspiring local youth and being a benefit… Read More

Proceeds to help reduce tax levy for local residents By Robert Williams Editor The sale of Eagle Lake Park to the Eagle Lake Park Association, Inc., a non-profit corporation made up of area homeowners, has been finalized. The announcement was made at the Frazee City Council meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The agreement was originally made in… Read More