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
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Fifth graders learn about Christmas around the world
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:46am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Evergreen family thankful during emergency
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:43am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Shop 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
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Guck delivers presents to every care center resident
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:41am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By 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
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Vergas Council approves sale of West Lake Street property
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:38am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Josh 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
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Youth group joins in decorating Frazee with Christmas spirit
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:35am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By 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
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School board approves max levy, fields questions
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:31am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Tax 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
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Gift donations serve kids in need in the area
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:26am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By 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
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Home sweet gingerbread home
News | Published on December 23, 2021 at 11:24am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0The 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
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Bachmann named softball head coach
News | Published on December 22, 2021 at 5:27pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By 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
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Donations, names sought for Vergas memorial
News | Published on December 22, 2021 at 5:27pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Deadlines 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