5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 9, 2017 Frazee High School’s robotics program, in its fifth year of existence, won the regional championship and earned its second invite to the world championship in St. Louis. The first year the team entered the world competition was in the program’s first year. Robotics advisor Andrew Paulson explained the initial… Read More

Vergas downtown continues to flourish By Barbie Porter Editor  The Lavish Loon is set to have a second store in Vergas come summer.  ¶  Owner Sarah Wacker said the current Lavish Loon will be moved to a new location on Main Street and the space transformed into The Lavish Loonette.  ¶  She explained a loonette is… Read More

Frazee native learns to balance being a mom and a bodybuilder By Barbie Porter Editor  At 36-years-old, Rebekah Sluka is taking the stage for the first time in a bodybuilding competition. The Frazee native, whose maiden name is Derstine, will enter in the novice class in the Ironman/Ironmaiden in Bloomington, Minn. on May 7. “I’m nervous about going… Read More

Ice skating rink location discussed By Barbie Porter Editor  Vergas’ Loon Lake Park will see the addition of a swing set this spring.  During the monthly meeting of the Vergas Park Board on Thursday, Feb. 24, the group reviewed two swing set options. Both provided regular “saddle” swings and bucket swings for toddlers. The choice came down to… Read More

Ten digit dialing now required By Barbie Porter Editor  Arvig is consistently at the forefront of changing technology, and just rolled out a new wi-fi manager for residential users. Arvig recognizes the Internet can be a disruption during those moments defined as family time. Being the go-to Internet provider in the lake area and beyond, Arvig created a… Read More

Being in sports improves leadership skills, confidence By Barbie Porter Editor  The Annika Reierson is having a extra special senior year as a member of the varsity basketball team. She is sharing her last season on the hardwood as a Hornet with her father (and head coach) Jason Reierson.  “My dad taught me not to dwell on the little… Read More

Officer brings years of experience By Barbie Porter Editor  Scott Luhman is the newest member of the Frazee Police Department. The Moorhead native graduated from high school in 2005. He also earned an Eagle Scout rank in his teen years. That’s when the seed was planted to make a career out of helping others.  “A friend was interested (in being… Read More

Ownership of R.L. Frazee Park may be a surprise By Barbie Porter Editor  Vacated parcels and R.L. Frazee Park were two of several land ownership items the school district has reviewed in recent months. The Schoo Buildings and Grounds Committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 22 and reviewed parcels of land that have been claimed by the city and… Read More

Parents requests start process By Barbie Porter Editor St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Perham is adding seventh and eighth grade classes to its parochial school next fall. The school currently offers preschool and grades K-6. After several requests from parents to provide a junior high curriculum, school board member Jamie Holzer and several others formed a sub-committee and… Read More

Shifting LTFM money discussed By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School District Superintendent Terry Karger said the budget that will be presented to the full board at its March meeting should be “pretty accurate.” He noted the district recently settled with two major union contracts. The school budget is largely based on enrollment, as each student equates to funding…. Read More