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.-5:30 p.m., for blood donations. To make an appointment call Mariann at (701) 866-4301 or register online at vitalant.org.

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 18, 2020 The Frazee high kick and jazz capped off another successful state dance meet with a pair of third place finishes. The state dance meet was held at the Target Center last Friday and Saturday. Caleb Monson recently returned from Las Vegas, Nev. and is preparing to take one of the… Read More

Essentia Health is making it easier for people approaching the age of 65 to learn about EssentiaCare, which is a Medicare Advantage plan from Essentia Health and UCare.  Essentia Health will be hosting several “EssentiaCare Medicare Basic” webinars in February and March. During these free sessions, Essentia patients can learn more about Medicare and available insurance… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor  Steve’s Sanitation in Perham began as a mom and pop business and over time acquired other mom and pops to create a company that now serves Otter Tail and Becker Counties. The days of the single hauler serving a small town have gone by and Steve’s has changed with the times to… Read More

Cancer awareness fundraiser even more special during her senior year By Robert Williams Editor This year’s Hornet Hoops and Hope is a special one for organizer and Frazee-Vergas High School senior Sophia Strand. “It’s kind of what God put in my life to do,” Strand said. “This is what I want to do because it’s what He wants… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Participants braved single-digit temps above zero to take part in a number of outdoor activities during the weekend event, including: Kids Ice Fishing at Town Lake, sponsored by Frazee Sportsmans Club and Wounded Warriors Ice Fishing; the Freeze Your Feathers 5K, sponsored by the Frazee-Vergas High School cross country teams, and Sledding… Read More

Lundgren joins meeting to discuss local issues By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) reelected President DuWayne Ditterich and Vice President Vice President Bruce Albright and replaced Assistant Treasurer Vanessa Perry with Paul Sonnenberg during the latest meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5. Joy Summers remains on the board and former President… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority elected officers for 2025 with Heath Peterson taking over as President from John Olson and Ashley Renollet serving as Vice President. The election was held at the monthly meeting for January of the EDA Wednesday, Feb. 5. The meeting was bumped a week due to a lack of… Read More

Marine Innovations continues to Elevate Hillside Living with this ingenious new carriage design. This new design has a refined door location, allowing for two aluminum seats, comfortable for up to four occupants. The seats fold up to allow for more space to carry groceries, gear, and provisions. 32-inch wide, reversible doors meet ADA requirements while… Read More

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a cell phone detected crash at the intersection of Co. Rd. 151 and 460th Ave., in Toad Lake Township at 4:54 a.m., in Toad Lake Township Friday, Feb. 7. A deputy arrived on scene at six minutes later at 5 a.m., and located a single vehicle that had crashed into… Read More