By Kelsey Willardson policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs A farmer’s work is never done. Even in winter, farmers are planning for the next planting season. For many operations, planning ahead includes signing up for federal crop insurance. The deadline to sign up for most types of coverage is March 15, 2025. As weather events become more unpredictable… Read More

Individual section meet set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher Friday’s Section 8A championship between the top seeded Frazee Hornets and third seeded United North Central Warriors almost seemed like a foregone conclusion when the section tournament bracket was announce two weeks ago, albeit with a near loss by the Warriors to second seeded Fosston-Bagley earlier on Friday. … Read More

By Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota People who sell baked goods, jams and jelly, and other foods they make at home without a license would be allowed to sell more with fewer restrictions under a change being considered at the Minnesota Capitol. Since 2015, Minnesota has allowed the sale of homemade products that are shelf-stable without refrigeration. Known… Read More

Free online funding course available Homeowners with septic systems understand the significant investment they have made in their subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) or septic systems. Proper maintenance is essential to protect that investment and ensure and preserve underground water quality. To assist homeowners in understanding and maintaining their systems, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling… Read More

Helmers earns Dean’s List recognition at ISU More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of… Read More

The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for blood donations. To make an appointment call Mariann at (701) 866-4301 or register online at vitalant.org.

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 18, 2020 The Frazee high kick and jazz capped off another successful state dance meet with a pair of third place finishes. The state dance meet was held at the Target Center last Friday and Saturday. Caleb Monson recently returned from Las Vegas, Nev. and is preparing to take one of the… Read More

Essentia Health is making it easier for people approaching the age of 65 to learn about EssentiaCare, which is a Medicare Advantage plan from Essentia Health and UCare.  Essentia Health will be hosting several “EssentiaCare Medicare Basic” webinars in February and March. During these free sessions, Essentia patients can learn more about Medicare and available insurance… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor  Steve’s Sanitation in Perham began as a mom and pop business and over time acquired other mom and pops to create a company that now serves Otter Tail and Becker Counties. The days of the single hauler serving a small town have gone by and Steve’s has changed with the times to… Read More

Cancer awareness fundraiser even more special during her senior year By Robert Williams Editor This year’s Hornet Hoops and Hope is a special one for organizer and Frazee-Vergas High School senior Sophia Strand. “It’s kind of what God put in my life to do,” Strand said. “This is what I want to do because it’s what He wants… Read More