Photo by Robert Williams The World’s Largest Turkey in Frazee featured a layer of snow last week. The snow cover was in advance of a large winter storm that is being predicted for the greater Frazee and Vergas area this week.

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Friday, Dec. 2 5:55 p.m. Female reporting that her ex has not returned the pickup that he has been driving since April. Civil matter between the two. 9:58 p.m. Both train crossings in town were blocked with a couple trains. The delay lasted about 15 minutes. Saturday, Dec. 3 6:30 p.m. Assist with snowplow parade…. Read More

Frazee defense forces 25 Sebeka turnovers in 66-51 win over the Trojans By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee secured its first win of the season as the Hornets defeated Sebeka 66-51 in non-conference action last week. On Friday the Hornets ran into a tough Pelican Rapids team as they came up on the short end of a 73-51… Read More

Frazee falls to Hawley 50-48 in conference By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee dropped its third straight Heart O’ Lakes Conference game against the Hawley Nuggets and the Perham Yellowjackets last week. After falling to Hawley by a narrow score of 50-48 on Tuesday night, the Hornets fell to one of the better teams in the region on… Read More

Snow cover of about 12 inches must be on the ground to allow for trail packing By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Several conditions must be met… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 14, 2017 At the Northern Lights Dance Academy winter showcase Sunday, Brooklyn Riewer danced with Paige Baumgart as they gave each other “the look” in the Nightmare Before Christmas production. The 6-year-olds’ parents are Mat and Roxie Riewer, Frazee and Mike and Denelle Baumgart of Vergas. Melander Trucking is celebrating its 10th… Read More

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been ranked No. 4 on Intelligent.com’s latest list of the Best Community Colleges in Minnesota. The online magazine also recognized M State as the college with the “Most Flexible Start Terms.” Intelligent.com is a free, privately-supported online resource for higher education planning and program rankings. Over 3,000 community colleges… Read More

Hanson sells lakeside restaurant concept to three employees Long-standing lakes country staple, Spanky’s Stone Hearth, announced a change in ownership Wednesday, Dec. 14. The popular fine dining restaurant will change hands in May 2023 from current owner and proprietor, Josh Hanson, to tenured employees Matthew Hanson, Michael Kasper and Jared Faul who will own and… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The annual Snowplow Parade and Merry Frazee Christmas brought a bit of extra Christmas cheer to Frazee on Saturday. The day featured a visit from Santa Claus, live nativity, reading of the Christmas story and came to a conclusion with the Snowplow Parade at night. The parade rolled through the heart of… Read More

Burton named Elementary’s Teacher of the Year By Robert Willams Editor Frazee native JerriAnne Burton has made her first grade classroom a second home for kids and her efforts were recognized in November as she was named the Frazee-Vergas Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year by her peers. “It’s a good feeling; I feel honored,” Burton… Read More