The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) represents over 14,000 trucking companies in the United States and Canada that employ over 156,000 drivers collectively. Each year the association sponsors a driver of the year program to recognize the very best drivers within their group. Among the drivers selected to NASTC’s 2021 Driver of the… Read More

Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (OTLCA), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, and Special Olympics Minnesota are preparing for the third annual Polar Plunge on Feb. 5. Approximately 150 individuals are signed up to take the plunge and more than $40,000 has been raised. All funds raised by plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round… Read More

County owned park originally opened in 1889 The mill building at Phelps Mill Park will be closed for repairs beginning Jan. 24. The historic Phelps Mill and the surrounding park is a cherished place in Minnesota.  Built in 1889 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, Phelps Mill is a rare example… Read More

Contributed photos The Frazee-Vergas School District honored the work of the school’s paraprofessionals last week as part of the state paraprofessional appreciation week. Above: Frazee High School paraprofessional include: Sandy Schultz, Kathleen Tappe, Megan Kelsey, Jenna Reed, Stacie Fulmer, Nicole Strand, Sandy Green and Char Putnam. Not pictured: Jennifer Meier. 

Johannsen names to Dean’s List The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced its fall 2021 Dean’s List.  Local students who were named to the Dean’s List includes: Students from your area who were named to the Dean’s List are: Jaryn Johannsen, Frazee, College of Arts and Sciences. Johnson named to NDSCS President’s List The North Dakota State College of… Read More

by Officer Ryan Seeger Notes About the Chief Chief Trieglaff asked me to write up this week’s column, as he was busy today driving to the cities with his ex-wife.  Not sure what would convince a man to do something that crazy (going to the cities that is). To each their own, I guess! Tyler decided to… Read More

5 yerars ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 2, 2017 Zee Lanes is slated to open in March, and will offer a full menu including broasted chicken. On Friday, Jan. 27 Pat Furey was moving in tables he purchased from Godfather’s Pizza in Fargo, N.D., which recently closed. The interior will offer a new set up. He noted the… Read More

Erickson battles blood cancer, is first person to receive specialized transfusion at Roger Maris By Barbie Porter Editor  Eric Erickson of rural Frazee was the first patient ever to receive a bone marrow transplant at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center. “They told me up front they may not be ready for a transplant, but I could start… Read More

New chief hopes to increase number of volunteers on fire department By Barbie Porter Editor  Nathan Matejka was recently elected as the new fire chief for the Frazee Fire Department. Matejka joined the department in 2004. He had deep respect for his aunt and uncle, who also served on a fire department in Ottertail, Minn.  “All my life I… Read More

Sponsorship opportunities still available By Chad Koenen Publisher Have you ever wondered how many points your favorite player has scored while attending a game at Frazee High School? How about how close they are to fouling out, or if they are nearing double digits in kills in volleyball? Thanks to a new addition in the high… Read More