Photos by Barbie Porter Construction is ongoing at the new business and  residential building on Main Street in Vergas. The builders are aiming to have the structure up before winter weather sets in so that interior work can be done before spring.

By Barbie Porter Editor The Small Town Christmas celebration in Vergas on Saturday, Nov. 27 drew families to visit from all over the region.   Visitors enjoyed shopping on Main Street, petting various animals, chatting with friends and family, cruising around town on a horse drawn buggy and meeting Santa. There were contests to vote for the favorite… Read More

Dr. Brett Glawe of Perham Health is among 2,350 surgeons to receive the honor Dr. Brett Glawe was among 2,350 Initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) during the Convocation ceremony at the College’s virtual Clinical Congress from Oct. 23-27. This year’s class of Initiates was among one… Read More

Council deems dog potentially dangerous By Barbie Porter Editor  Residents addressed the Frazee City Council regarding encounters with a vicious dog. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, the city council heard from several adults and children who shared accounts of being attacked while walking or biking on a public sidewalk. The sidewalk is located… Read More

Christmas pics with Santa offered By Barbie Porter Editor  The city of Vergas is preparing for the unofficial kick-off to the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 27 with the return of Small Town Christmas. The event offers plenty of fun, including a visit from Santa, a gingerbread house contest, festival of trees, live nativity, fainting goats, fire pits, live music… Read More

Additional space necessary for new employees, construction could take place in the spring By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee City Hall may have an addition come spring.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, options to accommodate the newest member of the city crew with a work space was discussed. The council agreed the best option,… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Frazee is gearing up to get in the Christmas spirit. Event organizers are seeking people to decorate the holiday trees that will be placed downtown along Main Avenue. Aleisa Jopp, one of the Merry Frazee Christmas organizers, said the trees were donated in the past, but this year will cost $40 each. Sponsors… Read More

Young artists in residence show off their skills By Barbie Porter Editor  Some Frazee Elementary students were put to the task of creating artwork for a contest hosted by Lions Clubs in the area. For decades, Lions Clubs have sponsored a contest asking students to create a peace poster. The poster comes with a theme and students are… Read More