In this week’s edition of the 50 states tasting tour we look at Idaho.  While many state names have meaning in other languages, Idaho is completely made up. Lore has it a mining lobbyist presented the name to congress and claimed it was a Native American phrase that meant “Gem of the Mountains.” Allegedly, the man, George… Read More

By Delta Daggett Guest Columnist What Does Frazee Need? Good question. Frazee and every town needs something. We can say it does not need anything and just coast along, or we can look for something that will make our hometown better. However, when you are wishing, be careful of what you wish for.   Years ago, Jennie-O… Read More

The Yurho brothers were sitting in Smut’s Bar and ButcherShoppe Emporium, all four of them: Stinky, Coffee, Pinball, and Belkula. They were tightfistedly nursing  tap beers and watching through the big plate glass window over the bar as several men butchered their way through an assortment of deer. Only in Boatville does deer butchery become raised… Read More

As a child, I loved the colorful storybooks about Clifford the Big Red Dog. As a teenager, I … had nothing against the cartoon. As an adult working in Times Square, I despised having to spend several hours a day this past week standing across the street from a billboard depicting a dead-eyed CGI Clifford… Read More

5 years ago November 24, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum Inaccurate accounting practices reportedly are the reason for the Frazee Municipal Liquor Store profit loss during two consecutive years. During a special Frazee council meeting regarding the liquor store losses, it was brought up on how the liquor store is reimbursed for products used by the event center. Frazee… Read More

Above: This weeks mystery photo is of 4 young basketball players. Can you identify them? Do you have any fun or enjoyable stories to share about them? Call 334-3566 or email design@nymdispatch.com.  Below: Last week’s mystery photo was correctly identified as Alton Stearns by DeWayne Schaefer. The photo was taken along the Ottertail River.

By Barbie Porter Editor At times, important information needs to be brought to the masses. When those moments arrive, the suggestion of putting it in the local newspaper is recommended.   Occasionally, someone states not everyone gets the paper. What a wonderful opportunity to give the gift that keeps giving all year long. Whether you know someone… Read More

Photo by Barbie PorterThe Frazee-Vergas VFW hosted a Veteran’s Day ceremony in Frazee on Thursday, Nov. 11. Members of the local chapter participated in the event. Residents watched the event on Main Avenue. After the ceremony, the veterans and their families were invited into the VFW for lunch.

Easement request granted to developers of new downtown Vergas building By Barbie Porter Editor  Vergas will have a few less alley ways, at least until spring.    During the monthly Vergas City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9 a request was made to close the two alleys abutting the new construction at 105 Main Street. Vergas… Read More