Hornets finish in seventh at Beaver Relays By Chad Koenen Publisher Nathan Johannsen captured first place in the 800-meter run as the Frazee Hornets competed at the Beaver Relays on Tuesday. The event was held indoors at Bemidji State University with 19 teams competing in the event.  Johannsen captured first in the 800-meter run with a personal best time… Read More

More than 15,000 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails, according to the new 2021 annual DNR volunteer report. “Our volunteers give back to their communities and the state in so many ways,” Commissioner Sarah Strommen said. “I can’t overstate how grateful we are for their… Read More

5 Years Ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 13, 2017 Earlier this year Seip Drug was notified the contract with the Frazee Care Center would not be renewed. However, residents who paid for medication were able to decide where they wanted prescriptions to be filled. Seip Drug Pharmacist Kayla Hendrickson reported all of the assisted living residents and a… Read More

Wizard of Oz featured as FHS spring musical By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of Frazee-Vergas High School students followed the yellow brick road all the way to the land of Oz over the weekend. During its annual spring musical, the students performed the Wizard of Oz. The musical opened on Friday night, before hosting a pair… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Melody Justnes immediately felt a special bond between her life and that of the Wicked Witch of the West. The Frazee High School junior said the Wicked Witch of the West was loud and obnoxious, and she knew she could tap into her ability to be heard on the stage.  “She’s also kind of… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As one of the most beloved characters in the Wizard of Oz, Braylee Riewer had the difficult task of bringing the lovable scarecrow to life last week.  A senior at Frazee High School, Riewer is no stranger to taking the stage. After all, she has been in a musical every year since her… Read More

Event to include pancake breakfast, 5k run/walk By Chad Koenen Publisher Wet wipes and napkins will be working overtime on Saturday as Vergas hosts its annual Maple Syrup Festival.  The event will once again include the maple leaf hunt, sales at businesses in town, horse drawn wagon rides and more.  The day will kick off with the pancake… Read More

On March 19, eight youth from the surrounding area travelled to Redwood Falls for the regional livestock 4-H project bowl competition.  The 4-H project bowl is the second most attended 4H event of the year. Teams of 3-6 youth are tested on their knowledge of their selected project area; dog, horse, poultry, rabbit, dairy, general livestock,… Read More

Frazee High School alum is enjoying her time in the elementary classroom Tucker Henderson Reporter Smiling faces and joyful learners are the reason Justice Kunza decided to pursue teaching. As she starts her second month as a student teacher in the New York Mills Elementary School, Kunza is excited for the future. “I’m looking forward to… Read More