Contributed photos The Frazee-Vergas School District honored the work of the school’s paraprofessionals last week as part of the state paraprofessional appreciation week. Above: Frazee High School paraprofessional include: Sandy Schultz, Kathleen Tappe, Megan Kelsey, Jenna Reed, Stacie Fulmer, Nicole Strand, Sandy Green and Char Putnam. Not pictured: Jennifer Meier. 

Johannsen names to Dean’s List The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced its fall 2021 Dean’s List.  Local students who were named to the Dean’s List includes: Students from your area who were named to the Dean’s List are: Jaryn Johannsen, Frazee, College of Arts and Sciences. Johnson named to NDSCS President’s List The North Dakota State College of… Read More

by Officer Ryan Seeger Notes About the Chief Chief Trieglaff asked me to write up this week’s column, as he was busy today driving to the cities with his ex-wife.  Not sure what would convince a man to do something that crazy (going to the cities that is). To each their own, I guess! Tyler decided to… Read More

5 yerars ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 2, 2017 Zee Lanes is slated to open in March, and will offer a full menu including broasted chicken. On Friday, Jan. 27 Pat Furey was moving in tables he purchased from Godfather’s Pizza in Fargo, N.D., which recently closed. The interior will offer a new set up. He noted the… Read More

Erickson battles blood cancer, is first person to receive specialized transfusion at Roger Maris By Barbie Porter Editor  Eric Erickson of rural Frazee was the first patient ever to receive a bone marrow transplant at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center. “They told me up front they may not be ready for a transplant, but I could start… Read More

New chief hopes to increase number of volunteers on fire department By Barbie Porter Editor  Nathan Matejka was recently elected as the new fire chief for the Frazee Fire Department. Matejka joined the department in 2004. He had deep respect for his aunt and uncle, who also served on a fire department in Ottertail, Minn.  “All my life I… Read More

Sponsorship opportunities still available By Chad Koenen Publisher Have you ever wondered how many points your favorite player has scored while attending a game at Frazee High School? How about how close they are to fouling out, or if they are nearing double digits in kills in volleyball? Thanks to a new addition in the high… Read More

Application deadline is February 7 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about possible careers with the DNR through paid summer internship opportunities. DNR summer interns will not only gain valuable experience and training, but also will help the agency create a healthy, sustainable, and livable… Read More

Costs for at-home COVID-19 tests are now required to be covered by health plans offered by insurance companies, employers and groups under actions taken by the Biden Administration to expand Americans’ access to free COVID-19 testing. It is important for Minnesota consumers to follow guidelines in order to get the costs covered by a health plan. … Read More

Chill Fishing Report Cody Hill This year has been a head scratcher and has me using the ION searching for fish, but here’s what I have found so far.  We are finding perch in normal walleye spots.  We are finding walleyes in our normal crappie holes.  Oh, and we cannot forget we are finding bluegills roaming… Read More