Sacred Heart Council #12581 1. Tika T-3 Synthetic/Blue Rifle – Zachary Lyman 2. Remington 783 Bolt Rifle – Barry Malme 3. Ruger American Rifle – Jason Preston 4. Savage Axis Rifle w/Scope – Tyler Riewer 5. Benelli Nova Shotgun – Jeff LaSart 6. S&W SD9VE 9mm Pistol – Dan Beckman 7. Traditions 50cal Muzzle Loader… Read More

Arvig’s Justin Sonnenberg has been named one of the upper Midwest’s top professionals younger than 40 by Prairie Business magazine. Sonnenberg, 37, received the magazine’s 40 Under 40 award for 2023 and was featured in the publication’s December issue.  Sonnenberg serves as Arvig’s Systems and Architecture IT Manager, where he plays a pivotal role in… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 18, 2018 Melissa Mendelson has had a long fascination with the world of dog sled racing, and this year she’s learning about the sport from a world champion. Osage resident Ed Streeper and his wife Amy welcomed the Ohio resident to their home to assist in training dogs and… Read More

CornerStone Youth and Community Center of Frazee was awarded the largest of grants from the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) in Fergus Falls. The grant of $12,450 was one of only three awarded to individuals or organizations in Becker County. LRAC’s Fall Legacy Grant Round was held in November; $21,960 was awarded to four Legacy… Read More

FHS 2013 grad serves children from birth to age 18 By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent When Dr. Jessica Reishus Davidson, OTD, OTR/L earned her Frazee High School diploma, the 2013 grad knew she wanted to work in healthcare. “Originally I was thinking of becoming a pediatrician, but even a year into college I was wondering if… Read More

Improvements are in the works for 2024 By Robert Williams Editor After completing a panel interview with Mayor Mark Flemmer, councilman Mark Kemper, city administrator Stephanie Poegel and former Third Crossing Bar & Grill manager Tanya Mastin, Amanda Young was named the new manager of Frazee’s municipal bar and liquor store. Young began her duties… Read More

Each year, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has the opportunity to nominate students to the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, N.Y. This year, Congresswoman Fischbach nominated… Read More

Oman yet to announce a decision By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Administrator Pat Oman was given the opportunity to take over as the city manager of Fort Meade, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, according to a report by Gary White of the Lakeland (Florida) Ledger. The position has been offered to Oman, but he has… Read More

Phelps Mill Festival reviewed, shows profit By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Transportation has requested that Otter Tail County provide electrical energy for the new Trunk Highway Lighting System as part of the 2024 Highway 10 and County Road 60 project between Frazee and Perham. County Engineer Krysten Foster noted the agreement is a… Read More

A Detroit Lakes man was killed when his car collided with a semi-truck near Detroit Lakes on Friday, Dec. 1. According to the State Patrol, Timothy Lee Mitchell, 36, was driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata southbound on Highway 59 when he crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound 2024 Freightliner M2 tanker truck, driven… Read More