‘When I came here, they told me, If you get a job here, you’ll stay here.’ By Robert Williams Editor Brian Tangen has spent 31 of his 34-year teaching and coaching career at Frazee-Vergas High School. He will retire from the head boys track and field position and business education teacher at the end of the school year…. Read More

New business opening on back-to-back days at former bowling alley site By Robert Williams Editor Todd Johnson is turning the keys on the new Frazee Fitness Center in the old bowling alley on West Main Avenue, one of two businesses opening in the building this week. The other new business is The Hive Nutrition. Some design aspects… Read More

Town Lake and Wannigan Parks discussed By Robert Williams Editor An agreement on moving forward with the Town Lake Beach study has been reached, according to city administrator Jordin Roberts, as reported at this month’s Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) Tuesday, April 26. Roberts reported that an estimate of $3000 for a Phase II archaeology study was approved at… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Parcels of land in Frazee with a total assessed value of nearly $1.4 million will be sold via six live auction events on Wednesday, May 4 by Bachmann Auctioneers of Perham. The live on-site auctions are slated to begin at 10 a.m., on four separate farms and six total parcels of land. All… Read More

Budget conscious dresses and affordable accessories By Robert Williams Editor The Miss Frazee Scholarship Program sponsored an all-encompassing rental prom dress shop at This Old Bank in Frazee last weekend as an outreach program of the Frazee high school Interact Club. Dresses were donated from members of the community, the Miss Frazee program and the high school… Read More

By Becker County Master Gardeners Special to the Forum With summer upon us, so come the many questions about trees, shrubs, home gardens and lawns. To help answer your questions and provide helpful ideas, the Becker County Extension Service features Plant and Pest/and Gardening Clinics every Monday (starting May 2 through September) and Friday (June-August) from 9… Read More

Marine Innovations is excited to announce the addition of Omar Magana as an elevator inspector.  This addition will expand Marine Innovations’ inclined elevator expertise, performing elevator inspections and plan reviews. “Omar’s depth of knowledge as an elevator subject matter expert will assist us with code compliance and inspections as we continue to grow,” company founder Mike Botzet said…. Read More

New AGRI grant awards over $700,000 in first year Area meat processors in Becker and Otter Tail Counties were among businesses to receive funds provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The MDA awarded $709,235 in 2022 meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing grants to 15 recipients across Minnesota in its first year of operation. Lakes… Read More

Highway 87 street projects to be discussed at event center The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an open house on Thursday, May 12, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., to discuss upcoming construction on Highway 87 in the City of Frazee.  The open house will be held at the Frazee Event Center.  Residents, business… Read More

As a community relations specialist at Hospice of the Red River Valley, Sue Sorensen is constantly striving to educate, empower and improve the services offered by the organization. Sue works with professionals and community members to form trust and understanding about their choices when it comes to hospice care. Our community relations team communicates with families,… Read More