Photos by Chad Koenen

Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Cow hand notes…Not much for calving action this week with only one new calf on the ground. This calf is from a first calf heifer and she seems to have plenty of milk for the little one.  The sure sign test of a healthy calf is to feel its nose. If… Read More

5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 6, 2017 Frazee has a new stylist and she’s offering sizzling deals through the month of April. Erin Carpenter rented a chair at Hair Style Studio (109 North Lake Street in Frazee) and is offering specials for new clients. The 30-year-old also offers pedicures and manicures, and kept the deals coming…. Read More

Ware takes first, Fett second in snowmobile race circuit By Barbie Porter Editor  Chase Fett, 10, and Braxtyn Ware, 8, are best friends (and cousins) who stepped into the 200 class snowmobile racing circuit this year.  ¶  When the race season  closed, Braxtyn took first and Chase placed third overall.  ¶  Chase began racing snowmobiles last… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee City Council once again discussed the city-owned liquor store, but made no headway to address concerns expressed.   During the monthly council meeting on Monday, March 21, Councilman Mark Flemmer supported hiring a manager for the store that sells both off-sale and on-sale. He noted the auditor and representatives from the… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The  Heart O’Lakes VFW Post 7702 had its liquor license suspended by the Frazee City Council, after it was fined by the state. During its monthly city council meeting on Monday, March 21, Frazee Mayor Ken Miosek referred the council to a document by the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of the Department… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The State Highway 87 project in Frazee is set to begin on May 30. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Project Manager Tom Pace said a pre-construction conference is being set up, tentatively in  April.    The work will be done in segments, and it is not known where the project will begin. The project… Read More

Former Frazee business owner convicted By Barbie Porter Editor  Terry Lee Harrison was given a 12 year sentence for sexually abusing a child for several years, starting when the victim was six. He was charged with two felonies, which had a potential maximum sentence of 30 years and/or $40,000 fines. Harrison received a credit of 10 days served… Read More

Community support is a key goal  By Barbie Porter Editor  The Vergas Lions are known for having a strong bloodline in its pride. While some may look to leadership when a group soars, President Mary Ditterich explained their pack is full of leaders, and each is also a supporter. With about 55 members in the Vergas Lions… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The cause of a train derailment in rural Frazee  on Thursday, Feb. 17 is still under investigation. Public Affairs Director, Lydia Underdahl, for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad provided additional information regarding the trains involved in the accident. Underdahl stated the eastbound train as coming from Minneapolis and heading to North Dakota…. Read More