Individuals and families can borrow up to $40K to buy or repair homes USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.  The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify… Read More

Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Last week, we had 18 cows that had calved. This week’s number is 33 out of 80. I think the calf number should be 32. We have been very lucky with the weather compared to my friends in western North Dakota.   Our biggest number so far is six calves in… Read More

5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 20, 2017 Kathy was homeless, living on the streets of a nearby reservation. One day a teacher took notice of the dog all of the kids seemed to give attention and treats to. She asked her students whose dog it was, and they said everyone’s. Her friendly nature was immediately noticeable,… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Tonya and Jason Trusty of Frazee are one of the area’s families doing what they can at home to combat the diminishing purchase power of their dollars due to rising inflation and also finding a way to help friends, families and those in need along the way. Tonya is in her third… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Glenn and Deb McDowell, of Ottertail, visit with staff members and volunteers at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids on Saturday. The McDowell’s visited the state park as part of the Maple Syrup Festival weekend in Vergas. As part of the festivities at the state park, guests were able to learn how… Read More

Training completed in Virginia By Robert Williams Editor Alexander Ulschmid of Frazee is another step closer to a ticket to see the world, after completing Advanced Nuclear Power Course training at the Naval Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 1. Ulschmid completed boot camp in February of 2021 at the Great Lakes Training Center Navy… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Finding ways to assist local businesses was the main topic of discussion at the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA)/Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting onWednesday, April 6. Secretary-Treasurer Julie Lammers reported on attending the February Ehlers’ 2022 Minnesota Public Finance Seminar in Brooklyn Center. Lammers stated the seminar stressed one of the biggest hurdles… Read More

World renowned group to visit students, perform at Frazee School on April 22 By Chad Koenen Publisher Just when it looked like all hope was lost for a brass quintet to visit Frazee High School band students, instructor Brian Selandar reached for the stars with a request from a friend. Selandar asked a friend from North Dakota… Read More

Kids learn about kindness and healthy foods By Robert Williams Editor Frazee elementary students were entertained on Wednesday, April 6 by the Lalo’s Lunchbox Puppet Show, an engaging sketch comedy, theater and puppet show featuring comedy and sing-alongs for children ages three and up. Lalo, a fun-loving shopkeeper with a magical lunchbox, and his friends handle unpredictable… Read More

Awards presented during annual meeting On March 17, the Lakes Area Cooperative (LAC) held its 109th Annual Stockholders meeting at the Countryside Barn. President John Schultz called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Secretary Jason Bachmann gave the Board of Directors’ report and thanked the patrons and the employees for their support in 2021.  Auditor Mike Misheski of… Read More