The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Cedar Lake, near the city of Aitkin in Aitkin County, and in the St. James Mine Pit, in Aurora in St. Louis County. DNR invasive species specialists followed up on a report from a Cedar Lake user who found and photographed one adult zebra mussel… Read More

5 years ago July 28, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum Frazee High School may have a new principal soon. The school board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, July 27 to discuss offering the high school principal position to Anna Potvin. Potvin is a Peer Coach at the Pine City School District. She earned her administration certificate in 2016… Read More

Frazee based insurance agent liscensed in three states By Barbie Porter Editor Solberg Insurance Agency has continuously grown its clientele since they opened almost three years ago. Owner Brad Solberg has an approach to insurance that is focused on the customer. By doing what is best for his client, he has created a loyal base that brings… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Father Lon Konold stood near the Frazee overpass bridge of U.S. Highway 10  flying an octopus. The colorful kite made of nylon and silk stretched 49-feet long and floated on 440-pound test line that was wound in a spool. “There are other kites that need less heavy line,” he said. “You need… Read More

Themed parades, live music and good eats By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Area Community Club announced that Leonard and Doreen Schrandt were recognized as Grand Marshals of Turkey Days. The event motto is “Double the Fun in ‘21,” and to stay true to that concept the committee is also recognizing Joan Maertz at a Grand Marshal. Leonard… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas City Council had several good news items having to do with personnel, property and money during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13.  A manager was hired for the Vergas Municipal Liquor Store. The council approved the personnel committee recommendation to hire Gail Kaplan, with a starting date in August. Two… Read More

Stephenson discusses chlorinebased water treatment plant By Barbie Porter Editor The city of Frazee recently changed over its water treatment system to one that uses chlorine.  Water and wastewater treatment plants use the chlorine to disinfect and prevent the spread of disease. The former water treatment plant utilized iron and manganese removal filter plant. The Department of Health… Read More

Grant is just under $900,000  By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee High School Principal Anna Potvin’s hard work brought a large chunk of additional funding to the district.  During the monthly board meeting, Superintendent Terry Karger announced Potvin had applied for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and was awarded the funds that will total… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The smell of fried food, animals and sound of children screaming will be filling the air of Perham this week. After taking a one year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the East Otter Tail County Fair will be held in Perham.  While the highlight of the fair will once again be the… Read More