Like its hometown, business is booming By Robert Williams Editor Vergas’ hometown lumberyard, Franklin Fence Company, has been riding the housing boom and posting high marks in regards to company success. Much of that success is due to the home building business going for a full 12 months consistently, rather than halting for winter. “Right now, it’s almost… Read More

Quilts of Valor given in front of a packed Event Center By Robert Williams Editor Area Lions from Frazee, Vergas, Wolf Lake and the 4-Corners Clubs hosted the sixth annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner Program on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Frazee Event Center.  ¶  Emcee Dennis Brietzman of the Vergas Lions returned with his amusing collection of… Read More

Restorative Massage open in Cutting Edge Salon By Robert Williams Editor Vergas native and licensed massage therapist Chelsey Kooiker had a plan to move back to Vergas, but not necessarily in the massage business. Kooiker grew up in rural Vergas. Her parents are Harold and Lisa Dahl, who own a hobby farm near Maplewood State Park and H… Read More

Bill sponsor Rep. Fischbach in Perham for the ceremony By Robert Williams Editor The Perham Post Office was officially renamed in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles P. Nord, a Minnesota National Guardsman who was killed in a helicopter crash near St Cloud, December 5, 2019.  The renaming ceremony was held Friday, Nov. 17, hosted by the… Read More

Upgraded building houses twice the space for storage By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Food Pantry celebrated the grand opening of its new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Detroit Lakes. “It’s been a journey,” Pantry Board President Dale Storey said. “Thanksgiving is next week and today, for me, is a day of thanks…. Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The city of Vergas will transform into a winter wonderland straight out of a holiday movie on Saturday.  The annual Small Town Christmas celebration will be held in downtown Vergas from 2:30-5 p.m. and feature everything from a Live Nativity to fire pits on Main Street that will provide a little heat for… Read More

Land has been unidentified since 1897 By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council approved a motion to pursue a quiet title for a large, unidentified parcel that includes portions of Hank Ludtke park, the sledding hill and the lift station.  Council member Andrea Froeber has been working with Becker County Auditor-Treasurer Mary Hendrickson, along with City Attorney… Read More

Organizers are inviting people to engage in the Merry Frazee Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2.  “We are encouraging anyone and everyone to participate in our full day of events, and we are recruiting for entries in our parade,” Karen Pifher said in a press release.    All entries are welcome, and there is no cost to participate…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Prior to the regular city council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding a resolution for a Community Growth Partnership Application for Lawrence Lake Affordable Single-Family Housing on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The partnership is offered by Otter Tail County (OTC) Community Development Agency that provides planning efforts, rebuilding, demolition costs, housing study and… Read More

Teachers of the Year honored by school board By Robert Williams Editor Roger Thorp provided an update on the Hornet Zone at Frazee-Vergas High School during the monthly meeting of the school board Monday, Nov. 13. The Hornet Zone is the school store that is combined with an Introduction to Business class to give kids a retail experience… Read More