Kodian Schermerhorn, an incoming junior at Frazee-Vergas high school, became the first-ever  recipient in the state of Minnesota of the Empower Scholarship given by the Miss America Organization, according to the Miss Frazee Scholarship Program Facebook page. Schermerhorn was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The Empower Scholarship allows participants to gain access to professional development training, networking,… Read More

Former Cobber coach to become full-time assistant coach By Robert Williams Editor Chris Hahn, one of the Frazee-Vergas Forum graphics artists and an excellent cartoonist, is leaving the newspaper business and making a return to collegiate volleyball. Hahn, a former Concordia volunteer assistant coach, has been hired as the program’s new full-time assistant coach.  “My father-in-law told me once that… Read More

Each week, superintendent Terry Karger updates the construction and accessibility at the school and district sites. The entire district buildings and grounds, with the exception of the south end of the high school and the baseball and softball fields / playground, is considered a construction site. Visitors are advised to keep out. District South end of… Read More

Grade 9 A Honor Roll Adams, Lillian R. Blaine, Asher J. Jacobson, Lainey G. Ketter, Emma M.  Nagel, Cade J.  Olson, Hailee M.  Strand, Sophia A.  Wilkowski, Mason J. Wiseman, Emma A. A- Honor Roll Doll, Grace H. Fales, Gracie R. Hamm, Hope N. Maijala, Onalea B. Henrickson, Shaion S. Mitchell, Grady Hilde, Alexis J. Sonnenberg, Carter P. Krieg, Mason J. Wallin, Annalynn R. Perala, Ella G. Yliniemi, Noah A.  B Honor Roll Christensen,… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum June 20, 2017 The rain fell sideways Tuesday, June 13. Droplets pelted windows as the wind snapped healthy trees and threw them into the streets of Frazee and Vergas. At the height of the storm the lights went out in many areas. Stephanie Hoff, manager of public relation for Otter Tail Power,… Read More

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES May 9, 2022 BOARD OF EDUCATION FRAZEE-VERGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD #23 The Regular Meeting of the School Board of Frazee-Vergas Independent School District #23 was called to order by Chair Thaddeus Helmers on Monday, May 9, 2022, 6:00 p.m., in the High School Media Center. Members in attendance: Tyler Trieglaff, Daneele Shipman, Nathan Matejka, Thaddeus Helmers,… Read More

Michelle Swyter of Frazee was named to the spring semester 2022 Dean’s, according to a press release from the University of Minnesota-Crookston Office of the Registrar.  The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation. To qualify for a place on the Dean’s List, students must complete 12 or… Read More

NDSCS announces spring 2022 president’s honor list Senior Carter Johnson of Frazee (Emergency Medical Services) was one of 386 students named to the North Dakota State College of Science spring semester 2022 President’s Honor List.  The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with… Read More

Fundraiser set for Sunday in Frazee By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Fire Department Relief Association will host its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. The event will be held at the Frazee Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and feature a free-will donation.  The menu will include pancakes, sausages and much more. The event will feature a… Read More

Minnesotans in foster care system may qualify This fall, Minnesotans, who were in the foster care system will benefit from a state grant program that covers their college tuition and living expenses. The Fostering Independence Grant is available to students under the age of 27 and who were in the Minnesota foster care system at any… Read More