Walberg finds project to be pretty cool  By Barbie Porter Editor  Just before Thanksgiving break Max Walberg was given an assignment along with all of his classmates. They were to chew the fat with family and decide what country they wanted to feature in a diorama built on Christmas traditions.  ¶  A diorama is a model… Read More

Shop fire destroys farm equipment, tools By Barbie Porter Editor  Early Sunday, Dec. 5, Pastor Thomas Batchelder and his wife Hannah woke to take in the snow that had fallen the night before.  The pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Evergreen said he was contemplating getting started on shoveling when his wife ran across the house with purpose. … Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Sharon Guck and her band of generous hearts have been spreading the Christmas cheer to residents at Frazee Care Center and Frazee Assisted Living. In addition to every resident receiving a special gift from Mary Kay they also received a hand delivered poinsettia. Guck said several friends from Sacred Heart Church, the community as… Read More

Josh Hanson named highest bidder for 16-acre property By Barbie Porter Editor  The Vergas City Council approved selling its 16-acre parcel  on West Lake Street to Josh Hanson for $40,000. The city took ownership of the land through tax-forfeiture after the owner died. The city was given the opportunity to purchase the property, which has about 10 usable… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The youth group from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Evergreen is one of several groups and businesses that decorated a tree in downtown Frazee. Youth group leader Jennie Ulschmid recalled the idea for the project began with Jay Estenson. The longtime cosmetologist and business owner of the Yak-Shack mentioned the fun idea to… Read More

Tax levy up almost 51 percent By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee-Vergas School Board fielded questions from residents about an increase in school taxes during its monthly board meeting on Monday, Dec. 13. The school board approved the full levy amount that it recommended in September. The total tax levy increased for 2022 by almost 51 percent…. Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The Vergas Community Club teamed up with the Frazee-Vergas School District this year to ensure students in need of holiday cheer are on the receiving end of the community’s generosity and giving hearts. Before the city hosted its annual Small Town Christmas celebration a giving tree was brought to town. On the tree… Read More

The Frazee-Vergas Elementary students enjoyed celebrating with holiday traditions, such as building a gingerbread house. Parents, family members, friends and mentors helped students with their individual creation. The houses were built with tasty frosting as the glue. Graham crackers were used for walls that were attached to a milk carton. The house decorations were made… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee High School softball team officially has a new coach in place.  The Frazee-Vergas School Board approved the recommendation for head coach to be Tavia Bachmann at its monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 13. When longtime head coach Matt Bauer resigned to accept a collegiate coaching position in Missouri with Moberly Area Community… Read More

Deadlines approaching for pillars, granite benches By Chad Koenen Publisher As the end of the year approaches, a group of local residents are renewing their push for additional fundraising to complete the second phase of an expansive veterans memorial in Vergas.  Lyle Krieg, who is a member of the Vergas Veterans Memorial, said the deadline to order a custom granite… Read More