5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 28, 2020 Lana Kaja wasn’t able to celebrate her mother’s 102nd birthday in person, but safety comes first for the woman who shaped her life and inspired her in many ways. Margaret Cushing celebrated her April 17th birthday at Vergas Assisted Living and her daughter, who lives in Pennsylvania, was able… Read More

Otter Tail County has announced the first round of grant recipients for the Opioid Settlement Fund, marking a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis in local communities. Through the dedication of the Otter Tail County Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Council and the County Board of Commissioners, $400,000 in funding has been awarded to support… Read More

From small decals to large lighted signs and everything in between; whether it’s a small personal project or a large company with several locations, JH Signs & Designs, Inc. has the team to help you through each step to a professional product they will stand behind. JH Signs & Designs, Inc. is a small progressive company… Read More

‘You can’t just Google Wymer Lake and have it all be there’ By Robert Williams Editor Ever wonder why Wymer Lake has so many different spellings or who the Wymer was the person or entity that the lake was named after? Author Seth Hardmeyer recently completed years of research in searching for those answers that he… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Office of the State Auditor Julie Blaha recently released the annual analysis of municipal liquor store operations for 2023. The report provides comparative data on municipal liquor operations owned and operated by Minnesota cities. In 2023, 176 Minnesota cities reported operating 210 municipal liquor stores, with 84 cities operating both on-sale and… Read More

Last-minute decision sets up a new career path By Robert Williams Editor Two years ago, Krysten Halverson faced the decision many upcoming graduates are contemplating. What to do after high school? Halverson had plans to attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead to pursue a career in education but changed her mind before the semester began and is now working… Read More

Becker County Sheriff’s office swears in two new deputies By Robert Williams Editor Dave Schornack of Perham, the Director of Business Development and Sales for Arvig, spoke to the county board during the open forum asking for a letter of support and financial support for two areas underserved with broadband service in Becker County, including 18… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor David O. Mickelson, of Frazee, will join 99 other veterans on the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota scheduled for three days May 4-6 in the nation’s capital. Mickelson grew up in Frazee and still calls the area home today. He joined the National Guard in August 1955 and served through… Read More

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 44-year-old Becker County woman Charity Lynn Perrine, with a last known address of Callaway. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a request to do a welfare check on Perrine on Friday, April 11, due to concerns of her health and safety, but the female was… Read More

Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson, offered at the Frazee library. Johnson will bring attendees along as he details some of his most exciting journeys, as well as his experience canoe-building and restoring a 115-year-old canoe.  The tour is sponsored by Lake Agassiz Regional Library and will… Read More