Photos by Robert  Williams Students from Frazee-Vergas high school were spread around the Frazee community Wednesday, May 11, cleaning up parks and yards during the annual Day of Caring.

Cassidy Nelson and Mesa Schultz were awarded degrees with honors from Minnesota State University, Mankato at ceremonies held May 6-7 at Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. Nelson earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Student Personnel, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Schultz earned a bachelor’s degree in Corrections, also graduating Summa Cum Laude. Minnesota… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks that people avoid disturbing or touching deer fawns, which are born around this time of year. Most fawns are born in mid-May to mid-June, and fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks of life. Instead, they remain still to avoid being seen.  During these times,… Read More

5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 18, 2017 The Frazee Municipal Liquor Store’s on-sale establishment is looking to rebrand, and name suggestions are being sought. Manager Tami Jo Hopwood informed the Frazee Council during its monthly meeting May 8, the long-time name of the bar, Third Crossing, hasn’t caught on as people still refer to the establishment… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers who might want to keep northern pike to familiarize themselves with the regulations and be prepared to measure the fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state: North-central: Limit of 10 northern pike;… Read More

New space and training program is on the horizon By Robert Williams Editor The Backyard in Perham is adding another building to its growing business in Perham. Demand for boarding and daily playcare have created a need to split the daily pet daycare and overnight boarding facilities. Plans are underway to open the new full-time playcare center later… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Ariana Doll had Mark Jarszewski had a secret handshake during grand march on Saturday night at Frazee High School. Doll and Jarszewski were just one of several dozen couples who walked through the bright lights and balloons during the grand march ceremony as part of the school’s annual prom ceremony.

Fundraising efforts continue as project enters another phase By Robert Williams Editor A dedication for the new veteran’s memorial park in Vergas is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, beginning at 11 a.m. According to organizer Lyle Krieg, the park continues to be an ongoing process with more donations still coming in and more welcome. The project is entering its… Read More

Parks and Trails Commission assess project for future funding By Robert Williams Editor  A large group of city, county and state officials, along with supporters of the Wannigan Regional Park Project (WRPP) met in Frazee on Wednesday, May 4. They met with Renee Mattson, executive director of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) and… Read More

Benefit to be held at Frazee Event Center By Robert Williams Editor A benefit for Cally Nundahl will be held at the Frazee Event Center Sunday, May 15 from 3-7 p.m. Nundahl was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cervical cancer in October, which has been complicated by other medical conditions.  According to a GoFundMe set up in her name, Nundahl… Read More