Only four percent of scouts achieve the honor By Robert Williams Editor Noah Gullekson earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was honored at a ceremony a year later. Gullekson earned the badge in January of 2021, but due to pandemic restrictions, the actual ceremony was not held until February of this year. Gullekson is the son of Susan… Read More

Frazee VFW post commander updates city council  By Robert Williams Editor According to council person Mark Flemmer, Roger Boe, owner of the building at 207 Main Avenue West, across from the city administration building and fire department, has agreed to sell the property to the city to house the police department for $65,000. The council had previously… Read More

Becker County AIS volunteers are helping to keep the water clean By Vivian (Makela) Sazama Correspondent After the very long and very cold winter, boaters are ready to hit the water. The Becker County Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspectors are ready to help boaters stop the progression of the invasive species that have already infested a number of… Read More

Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, HomeHelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open.   The application period is open until June 17, but homeowners who need help are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The program, funded by Congress through the U.S. Department… Read More

Multi-use regional trail to connect Perham to Pelican Rapids Trail The Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail (unofficially referred to as the Perham to Pelican Rapids Trail) is a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail connecting the communities of Perham and Pelican Rapids via Maplewood State Park.  The trail is comprised of five segments: Pelican Rapids, Maplewood,… Read More

With warmer weather and May being Arbor Month, now is a great time to plant a tree, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Minnesotans across the state can plant trees now to support resilient community forests into the future,” said Jennifer Teegarden, cooperative forest management outreach specialist. “By thoughtfully choosing, planting, and caring for… Read More

Photo courtesy of Frazee-Vergas Public Schools Frazee-Vergas high school seniors Scott Seim, Chase Amundson and Dalton Mitchell of the C-Trades class repaired weather-damaged steps at Lions park in Frazee last week.

Builders Association gives $7k to area students Scott Seim, a 2022 graduate of Frazee High School, was one of seven area students to receive a $1,000 scholarship from The Lake Region Builders Association Scholarship Foundation. The scholarships are awarded to Class of 2022 graduates pursuing careers in the building trades.  Seim is planning to attend Bismarck State College to study… Read More

Diagonal parking change is coming close to a reality By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas city council approved coordinating swimming lessons with the Frazee-Vergas community education department to replace the swimming program formerly run by Nancy Jacobson. Swimming lessons may be offered free of charge or less than in prior years, pending the approval of grant funds… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 25, 2017 Anglers in the Frazee area have a new tackle and live bait shop on North Lake Street in Frazee, tucked between Bender Realty and the Hair Style Studio. Prime Time Bait and Supplies held a soft opening on Friday, May 19, but has a grand opening planned for when… Read More