Halverson was also an all-conference member By Chad Koenen Publisher A pair of section qualifiers will highlight the Frazee Hornet golf team this season. Senior Madeline Matejka and junior Krysten Halverson will lead a large contingent of Frazee golfers to the links—when the weather decides to finally cooperate and shed its snow cover. In addition to qualifying for… Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill It seems like we are having déjà vu like the Groundhog’s Day movie, and it keeps thinking it is winter.  As I write this, I’m looking at the forecast and the low temperature on the 29 of April is forecasted to be 39 degrees.  People might have to think of fighting… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ award-winning I Can! program resumes this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions held in more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Programs start Saturday, June 11, and continue through late August. Registration begins Thursday, April 14. Program offerings include: • I Can Camp! • I Can Paddle! • I Can Mountain Bike! • I Can Fish! The… Read More

Individuals and families can borrow up to $40K to buy or repair homes USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.  The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify… Read More

Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Last week, we had 18 cows that had calved. This week’s number is 33 out of 80. I think the calf number should be 32. We have been very lucky with the weather compared to my friends in western North Dakota.   Our biggest number so far is six calves in… Read More

5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 20, 2017 Kathy was homeless, living on the streets of a nearby reservation. One day a teacher took notice of the dog all of the kids seemed to give attention and treats to. She asked her students whose dog it was, and they said everyone’s. Her friendly nature was immediately noticeable,… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Tonya and Jason Trusty of Frazee are one of the area’s families doing what they can at home to combat the diminishing purchase power of their dollars due to rising inflation and also finding a way to help friends, families and those in need along the way. Tonya is in her third… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Glenn and Deb McDowell, of Ottertail, visit with staff members and volunteers at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids on Saturday. The McDowell’s visited the state park as part of the Maple Syrup Festival weekend in Vergas. As part of the festivities at the state park, guests were able to learn how… Read More

Training completed in Virginia By Robert Williams Editor Alexander Ulschmid of Frazee is another step closer to a ticket to see the world, after completing Advanced Nuclear Power Course training at the Naval Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 1. Ulschmid completed boot camp in February of 2021 at the Great Lakes Training Center Navy… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Finding ways to assist local businesses was the main topic of discussion at the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA)/Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting onWednesday, April 6. Secretary-Treasurer Julie Lammers reported on attending the February Ehlers’ 2022 Minnesota Public Finance Seminar in Brooklyn Center. Lammers stated the seminar stressed one of the biggest hurdles… Read More