The Frazee-Vergas Public School District received a Positive Community Norms (PCN) grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services-Behavioral Health Division in July. The five-year prevention grant was awarded because of the community support, readiness and capacity already available to prevent youth alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and misuse. Positive Community Norms cultivate true lasting… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering funds through the No Child Left Inside Grant Program. The grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike or simply learn more about nature. “We’ve had a great response to the first couple phases of the grant program and we’re excited to be… Read More

Otter Tail Power completes rate review The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved changes to Otter Tail Power Company’s rates to reflect major shifts in the company’s generation fleet. The approval also marks changes to operating costs and revenues that occurred since the company’s last Minnesota rate review, filed in 2016.  The MPUC set Otter Tail Power’s… Read More

Local hunters share story of first, biggest buck captured this year By Barbie Porter Editor  As the trees undress their leaves and cover the ground in the colors of autumn, legends are made. The stories are as old as man and those participating in hunting deer are often gifted with at least two such tales­—the first… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor  Grace Snyder was  likely the youngest principal in the U.S. on Friday, Oct. 29. The Frazee Elementary student earned an honorary principal title after collecting the most donations for a school-wide fundraising effort to provide field trips and other large-scale activities.   In the past, the district hosted fundraisers that offered items for sale…. Read More

Relocation options during construction discussed By Barbie Porter Editor  An addition to Frazee City Hall is under review, and may provide more office space for the clerks, as well a new police precinct. The topic of expansion came about after the Frazee City Council hired a third employee for the city office. Andrea Froeber recently joined Deputy Clerk… Read More

EDA also owns Seip Drug, new commercial building By Barbie Porter Editor  The Frazee Economic Development Authority agreed to purchase Sander’s Oil for $43,000, with conditions. During the monthly Frazee EDA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, the meeting was closed for bargaining on the purchase price. When they re-opened the meeting, the motion was made to buy… Read More

Former para offers Host Home in rural Perham By Barbie Porter Editor  The Groff family of rural Frazee began adding strangers to their family in 2011. Lori and David Groff became a Host Home provider, which offers family-style living for individuals with  disabilities.  “Those we host become a part of our family in all aspects; living right in… Read More

Concrete to be installed soon By Barbie Porter Editor  The pickleball courts in Vergas will likely be in before the snow flies. “We are thrilled to be underway,” said Jill Shipman, committee member. “This will bring yet another improvement to the city of Vergas and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. We invite anyone who… Read More

Parking woes discussed in Vergas By Barbie Porter Editor  Construction began on the Summers Construction and Real Estate office in Vergas. The building is located across the street from Hanson’s Plumbing and Heating,  which is located right off of Main Street. During the Vergas Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Oct. 25, progress on the other downtown development was reviewed…. Read More