The Frazee community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Thursday, April 7 at the Frazee Event Center which helped collect a total of 27 units of blood products for patients in need.  A total of 25 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 23 individuals were able to successfully donate at the Vitalant blood drive. A total… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans contact the state if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake or stream. These fish die-offs happen occasionally and can result from a variety of causes. “People can help by reporting fish die-offs right away,” DNR limnology consultant Tom Burri said.  “These reports help us determine… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced temporary closings of three waterways in Becker County and three in Otter Tail County to protect spawning fish. The closings are routine and based on local conditions. The Becker County areas include the southwest bay of Lake Maud and two portions of the Pelican River 500 feet… Read More

Robert Williams Editor The 14th Annual Fire Department Relief Association Auction fundraiser was held with a packed house attending at the Frazee Event Center Saturday, Aug. 23. The fire department thanked attendees and sponsors in a Facebook post Sunday, “We would like to extend our thanks to all the businesses and individuals that donated items for… Read More

The weather so far in April has been anything but consistent and the same can be said for the ice-out status of Minnesota’s waterways. However, as people’s focus turns to open water, the Minnesota Department of Resources reminds boaters and paddlers that cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls can turn tragic quickly. Each year, about… Read More

While flood potential has been relatively low across the state thus far this spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds Minnesotans that it is always important to be prepared for flood conditions. Flooding might not be on people’s minds, given last year’s extensive drought in Minnesota. “Much of Minnesota was in severe drought last year and… Read More

By Becker County  Master Gardeners Special to the Forum Most flowering annuals are available as sturdy seedlings at garden center and nurseries, but many will grow just as well or even better when you seed them directly into the garden. Zinnias, cosmos, bachelor’s buttons, California poppies and marigolds are good examples of annuals that grow rapidly from… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff  Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm….We are up to 46 cows that have come in. Or is it 45? The last cow to calve may have had twins and one twin is being adopted by a different cow or mama has abandoned that calf.  By the time they were checked on, it was… Read More

5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 27, 2017 For most, professional careers create roots, but for Shane Thon, his job has taken him to several states since he graduated in 2011 from the University of Idaho with degrees in natural resources technology for forestry and wildlife. The 2007 Frazee High School graduate has enjoyed the opportunity to… Read More

Vergas family turns local sap into maple syrup By Robert Williams Editor Dennis Pausch is the patriarch of a Vergas family that is synonymous with maple syrup production and a distinct collection of products. The history of that production goes back generations.  ¶  The family has been making maple syrup, and more recently candies and lollipops,… Read More