By Barbie Porter Editor Dean Haarstick has worn many hats for the benefit of the Vergas community.  The businessman celebrating 50 years in Vergas has served on the volunteer fire department, rescue squad, city council, as mayor and several community organizations. Now, he has accepted the duties of being grand marshal of Looney Days. “I was surprised… Read More

Wallin named Miss  Frazee’s Outstanding  Teen By Barbie Porter Editor People filed into the  Frazee High School auditorium on Saturday, July 24 to cheer on the young ladies vying for the royalty titles and a chance to represent a community they love. After an impressive performances by all three Miss Frazee candidates, Katelyn Mack was crowned. The… Read More

Ice skating rink sites discussed By Barbie Porter Editor If the drought continues, a water usage limitation may go into effect for Frazee. During the monthly Frazee City Council meeting on Monday, July 19, Utilities Superintendent Larry Stephenson said he received an e-mail from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stating that drought warning phases are being… Read More

Tami Freed understands the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it can have on the older adults she spends her time with. “Volunteering offers a sense of connectedness and belonging,” said Freed. As an AmeriCorps caregiver support & respite volunteer through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), Freed offers breaks to family caregivers by spending a… Read More

Memorial garden now has globe, bird feeders and more By Barbie Porter Editor The kindness and generosity of those living in the Frazee area has inspired Roger Harmer and impressed Susie Macho. The two received donations of personal time, equipment and supplies to help improve the flower garden and courtyard located behind the Frazee Care Center.  The generosity… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor CornerStone has a challenge for all youth from birth to the age of 18. While the building is under renovation for the  youth center and bistro, CornerStone Director Tracy Neusser is taking direction from a few student leaders to bring the “Summer Survivor:  Kindness is Kool” program to the area. Zoey Rousu was joined… Read More

Request to council to  increase budget By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority met recently and are focusing on setting new goals.  EDA president Kevin Zitzow said for several years the top priority was bringing a grocery store to the community after the longtime grocer, Goodman’s SuperMarket closed. The Goodman’s building has been purchased, and… Read More

Frazee Council gets rave review for quiet zone work By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee City Council hosted two public hearings on Monday, July 19, one for utility work along Lake Street and the other for a railroad quiet zone. The first public hearing reviewed the water main and sanitary sewer line replacement that is scheduled for… Read More

Student becomes a teacher at NLDA By Barbie Porter Editor Grace, style and crisp movements that convey emotions are what separates experienced dancers from those who are new to the craft.  Vergas resident Autumn Moe has been a stand-out dancer for years and became well known in the Frazee area and beyond. On the Stars competition circuit,… Read More