On the early morning of Monday, Feb. 17, at approximately 5:14 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a suspicious activity call on County Hwy. 29, near Eagle Lake Road, south of Frazee.  It was reported that someone was pounding on the door of a residence.   Upon arrival, Deputies’ Michael McCombs and Adam Winter learned that a… Read More

By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake City Council adopted a resolution, during its Tuesday, Feb. 11, regularly monthly meeting, to approve the Becker County hazard mitigation plan. This action shows that the city recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the city. It aligns the city’s plan with the county’s plan. The… Read More

Esser to become the first high school student to earn an Early Childhood Certificate through M State’s dual enrollment program Surrounded by an adoring bunch of bouncing babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Children’s Corner Learning Center in Perham, high school student Chesney Esser sits ‘crisscross applesauce’ on the floor, building block towers, doing peg puzzles and… Read More

A fundraiser for Quilts of Valor will be held Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Dent Community Center. The Free Will Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner will help support the group making and awarding quilts to Veterans and active duty service personnel. Dinner: Free Will Offering ($10 Recommended) Basket Raffles – Raffle Tickets:… Read More

The East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was named SWCD of the Year at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) annual two-day convention held in Bloomington, Minnesota, in early December. “The purpose of the award is to recognize and inspire leadership within the SWCDs that go above and beyond… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 25, 2020 In the Blasing family there is an unwritten rule that dates back generations. “My great-grandparents came from Germany and someone had to learn to play the accordion,” said Wallon “Woody” Blasing. My brother thought he was Elvis so he played guitar.” Reflecting back, the Detroit Lakes resident is glad… Read More

Contributed photo On Wednesday, February 12, sheriffs from all over the state attended “Sheriff’s Day on the Hill” at the Minnesota State Capitol. Sheriffs met with several legislators to discuss issues and legislation affecting their community and public safety. Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons also had the opportunity to meet with State Representative Tom Murphy and Senator… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Frazee Area Community Club mascot Tom the Turkey made a special visit to the Forum on Thursday, Feb. 20. Through Tom, the community club has been marketing local businesses in Frazee with short videos that can be viewed on their Facebook page. The Forum staff had a quick photo session, a gobbley… Read More

Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota For many people, deliveries of alcohol from companies like Doordash and Instacart are a handy convenience, but Wendy Manuel believes such deliveries jeopardized her daughter’s life.  Manuel is a retired hospice chaplain whose daughter, Jacqueline Schiappa, died of alcohol poisoning in 2023 at age 38.  Now Manuel is urging the Minnesota Legislature to… Read More

Dept. of Health praises Vergas’ protection of city drinking water By Robert Williams Editor Ryan Weibye, of 1156 Frazee Avenue East, had a lengthy conversation with the Vergas City Council and the city attorney regarding lake access from his property, the city easement that was used for construction of the walking/bike trail, the retaining wall and… Read More