Contributed photo The Vergas Fire and Rescue Department celebrated the anniversaries of five members Wednesday, June 25. The quintet have a combined 80 years of service to the Vergas community. Pictured:Butch Zitzow – 10 years – Fire Department, Andy Matzke – 15 years – Fire Department, Theresa Harthun – 15 years – Rescue Squad, Nathan… Read More

By Lisa Peterson Special to the Forum Hearing the words, “You have cancer” can be devastating. Having the support of friends and family can make a huge difference when going through a cancer battle.  What if people take it a step further and add the support and encouragement of an entire community?  That exciting prospect exists through Relay… Read More

Organizers encouraging Frazee grads to contribute By Robert Williams Editor Wannigan Regional Park will be adding key amenities this year that will build onto the already busy traffic flowing down North River Drive to see the “Jacob Everear,” Thomas Dambo’s Troll art installation.  ¶  According to Dambo, Jacob Everear wants us to remember, cherish and tell… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor City Engineer (Ulteig) Chris Thorson and PartnerSHIP 4 Health’s Active Living Planner Patrick Hollister presented the Frazee Main Avenue Complete Streets Study during a public input meeting at the Event Center on Thursday June 12. The presentation provided a preliminary review of specific street sections and corridor layouts along the entirety of Main Avenue…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Vergas Mayor Dwight Lundgren submitted his resignation to the Vergas City Council on Monday, June 9, and the council accepted. Lundgren cited increased stress and health reasons. He will remain in office until Tuesday, July 15. “I have come to the conclusion that the stress level on me has gone up six, seven… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Brad Solberg, owner of Solberg Insurance, proposed an Insurance Agent change request with the City of Frazee after the recent retirement of former city agent Rita Stelzer of United Community Insurance (UCI). The request came at the city council meeting on Wednesday, June 11, at the Event Center. In the process, Solberg revealed… Read More

The Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) presented its case before the Becker County District Court Monday, June 9, requesting the release of police body and dash camera footage related to the April 22, 2024, arrest of Senator Nicole Mitchell. Representing Alpha News, UMLC filed the lawsuit seeking transparency about the events surrounding Mitchell’s arrest in Detroit… Read More

Check out a performance by a national yo-yo master demonstrating a tornado of whirling tips and tricks. Dazzling Dave Schulte, a professional yo-yo performer and highly acclaimed champion from Minnesota, will tour several libraries offering performances for youth. He has circled the globe since 1998, storming audiences everywhere with his tornado of whirling tricks and… Read More

The Minnesota Senate today approved House File 1, legislation to end free, taxpayer-funded health care for adult illegal immigrants. The bill, chief-authored in the Senate by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), repeals a controversial 2023 law extending full MinnesotaCare coverage to eligible illegal immigrants that went into effect in January 2025. “MinnesotaCare is a generous benefit… Read More

Hunters have through Thursday, July 3, to apply for one of four elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We are reducing opportunities for elk harvest this year to make sure Minnesota’s elk populations continue to thrive. The number of permits available is based on the lower-than-expected number of elk we… Read More