The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for blood donations. To make an appointment call Mariann at (701) 866-4301 or register online at www.vitalant.org.

On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting a Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, Minn. from 6-9 p.m. The Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake trails will be groomed and lighted for this event. Visitors will be able to ski, snowshoe,… Read More

Snowshoe Sundays! Snowshoes will be available to borrow on Sundays through February 23 at the visitor center from 12-4 pm. Experience the quiet beauty of winter. Volunteers will be available to recommend a trail for you.  • Sunday Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Movie: Magic of the Snowy Owl A team of intrepid filmmakers provides an intimate… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum January 28, 2020 Marty Cassellius has seen firsthand the devastation of the Australian fires. Reports have stated that more than 16 million acres have burned in New South Wales and Victoria. To put that into perspective, that is about the size of West Virginia and Rhode Island combined. Cassellius, who is married… Read More

Interest in serving locally grown foods at schools and early care centers has never been greater, and the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Education are partnering to offer an exciting statewide series of “Farm to School Roadshow” workshops to help these local connections flourish. The workshops feature in-depth training for vegetable producers… Read More

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Glendalough State Park on Saturday, Feb. 8. Drop by any time between 6-8:30 p.m. for walking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow. “Winter candlelight events are a magical way to experience Minnesota’s state parks and… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams, contributed Snoball candidates for 2025 Front row: Maddi Boyer, Addison Jager, Reilynn Tracy, Mya More, Addi Burton. Back row: Shane Erickson, Jonah Sharp, Andrew Aho, Riley Weldon, Brynn Larson, Hailee Olson, Rylee Stock. Not pictured: Blake Sonnenberg and Ava Melideo-Fitch. Below: Senior Riley Weldon earned the title of Snoball Champion during this… Read More

Flower business to complement existing gift shop By Robert Williams Editor Taylor Crabtree, 19, will likely become the youngest business owner in Frazee this week when she premiers Frazee Floral on West Main Avenue. Having a strong business acumen at such a young age was something she got by watching her parents.  ¶  “Obviously, my mom… Read More

Hough, Inc. gets bid for Frazee Heartland Trail construction By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners discussed a building at Dunton Locks in Detroit Lakes.  According to Pelican River Watershed District Administrator Tera Guetter, the property was purchased by the watershed district from a private party with state grant funding and its own match…. Read More

Walker reelected to lead Frazee Fire Department By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council agreed for the city to be the applicant of a possible Lakes Region Arts Council grant to help complete the downtown mural planned for the former Seip space. The Frazee Area Community Club has already raised $7,000 in donations for the project. … Read More