By Barbie Porter Editor  Those stopping by the Vergas Municipal Liquor Store may notice a new smiling face behind the counter. Kyle Theisen recently took on the management duties of the city-owned business.  The Vergas resident wanted a job with a low commute time, and enjoyed the idea of working with the public in a retail setting. While… Read More

Jaden Schaefer, a 2020 graduate of Frazee High School, enlisted in the Army on May 16, 2021. He went to Fort Benning, Ga. to begin his basic training.  As a member of Baker Company 1-19, he spent 23 weeks in training, finishing basic training and infantry training. His training time this summer was marked with hot… Read More

Frazee High School grad becomes a Hotshot firefighter By Barbie Porter Editor  The National Interagency Fire Center reported 44,647 wildfires had burned more than 5.6 million acres in the United States so far in 2021. Shane Thon was one of many on the front lines beating back the fires. The son of Paul and Gini Thon of… Read More

Career is a childhood dream come true for Pate By Barbie Porter Editor  Jack Pate has a lot of time to contemplate philosophical questions and societal problems. The Daggett Truck driver has collected more than 3.6 million accident free miles  on his way to earning the title of Highway Man of the Month for August and… Read More

Big family was a childhood dream of mom By Barbie Porter Editor  Large families may be common for dairy farmers,  but city dwelling families tend to be shrinking. Frazee, however, has been blessed with a unique family. Alli and Bruce Breun have 11 children.  “Sometimes I feel like there is judgement,” she said. “I’ve heard some negative… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Leek Lake and Trowbridge Lake. The two connected lakes are both located near Vergas in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding two suspected zebra mussels on irrigation equipment being removed for the season. A DNR… Read More

Minnesota Department of Commerce has over $130 million for the program More Minnesotans than ever qualify for the Energy Assistance Program.  In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which operates the Energy Assistance Program, has over $130 million in federal funding, with more expected this fall, to help more Minnesota households. The Energy Assistance Program helps Minnesota… Read More

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  applicants in rural communities of generally 35,000 people or less. The maximum loan amount is $20,000 at a 1 percent interest rate, repayable… Read More

Following unanimous approval from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11-year-olds. Children are now eligible to be immunized against the coronavirus, another important step in ending a pandemic that has lasted nearly two years. Appointments at Essentia Health are required for 5-11-year-olds… Read More

Mr. Jensen’s Class Dear Veteran, Thank you for keeping us safe. You protect our country and rescuing us when we need you. Also than you for fighting for us. Sincerely, Finn Dear Veteran, Thank you for working as, hard for our country. Also thank you for fighting for us. Thank you for keeping us safe. thank you… Read More