By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief A couple of Thursdays ago we sold the heifer calves. We took a nice trip to Bagley, Minn. on some icy roads.  That is not fun when hauling 15,000 pounds of beef in a 30-foot trailer.  We got to the sales barn, unloaded the heifers and went inside. We weren’t there… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 2, 2017 The city of Frazee parks and recreation committee is hopeful that starting in 2018 there will be a $10,000 budget for improvements to public areas. During the committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 27, Frazee City Administrator Denise Anderson explained that the current year budget has about $10,000 tucked away… Read More

Approximately 20 cars involved in Burlington Northern Santa Fe in Burlington Township By Barbie Porter Editor  There were no injuries in a train derailment in rural Frazee on Thursday, Feb. 17. At 8:51 a.m., an east bound train derailed and caused a train on the west bound track to derail as well. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe… Read More

Former students, colleagues express gratitude for elementary teacher By Barbie Porter Editor  Julie Wirth was recently named Frazee Elementary Teach of the Year.   “It is humbling,” she said. “The teachers here are all great. It means a lot to be recognized by such a great staff. I look at all of them and have learned something from… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Eddy Streeper was called to be an official announcer for the Fur Rendezvous Open World Championship Sled Dog Races in Anchorage, Alaska. Streeper is well known in the area for providing sled dog rides at his home along Shell Lake. He is also known by friends for having many colorful and entertaining stories…. Read More

FHS senior heading to surgery after graduation By Barbie Porter Editor  Ian Cottrell’s heart needs attention. A while back, the Frazee High School senior was running and started to black out.  When the school trainer gave him a look over and discovered Cottrell’s heart was racing at 240 bpm. To give a comparison, runners his age hit about… Read More

Assistant softball coach hired By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School Board welcomed Clay Nagel back to the hallways as a .5 district truancy coordinator. Nagel was one of two  people who applied for the truancy officer job. He previously served in a similar role for the school district. He once gain pick up on the duties… Read More

Outdoor project work awarded By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School  District will begin work on a new football field and track complex, as well as adding parking spaces at both schools. The Frazee-Vergas School Board initially declined bids for the outdoor projects at their last meeting, as there were not enough bids submitted for a competitive… Read More

Sewer and water updates  planned for the city By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 to discuss costs of the upcoming State Highway 87 project.  The project includes the Minnesota Department of Transportation reconstructing the state highway. The cost of the roadwork will be paid by MnDOT. In addition… Read More

Senior Hornet is heading  to NDSU in the fall By Barbie Porter Editor  George Flynn has been dressing for the varsity basketball team since the eighth grade. Now in his senior year, the son of Kevin and Kelly Flynn is taking in all the moments being a member of the team provides. “I know I will miss my… Read More