Photos by Robert Williams Above: Mike and Patricia Melander of Melander Trucking have a saying about their Santa Truck, “No matter the weather we will be there.” Last year, visitors were overflowing the parking lot of the Frazee Event Center, while this year was left to the hardy who were willing to brave temperatures around -10… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Merry Frazee Christmas celebration was held over the weekend in Frazee. Most of the festivities were held on Saturday and included a visit from Santa Claus in both the morning for breakfast, as well as the afternoon (above) at the Frazee Event Center. The night came to a close with… Read More

Outgoing president to step down from position By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Community Club is at the heart of what makes Vergas such a success when it comes to hosting events that draw big crowds year round in the village. At the core of those achievements is leadership and outgoing Community Club President Sherri Hanson… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Ice Rink is open and ready for skating activity thanks to the efforts of the City of Frazee Public Works staff and thanks to some local kids the warming house now has a load of skates free to use by the public. Over the past year Ryan, Brooks and Jack Daggett… Read More

Newest member hoping to improve communication By Robert Williams Editor Vergas native James Stenger is a recognizable face for patrons of Billy’s Corner Bar and Grill. The bartender made his first pitch for political office in November and came away with 109 votes. That tally was only five votes behind Bruce Albright, the top vote-getter, and… Read More

First commercial rehab grant application approved By Robert Williams Editor Retired attorney Brad Sinclair, of Vergas, approached the EDA/HRA looking for potential ways to donate through the committee or other city groups to benefit Vergas residents specifically at the group’s final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 4. One of Sinclair’s concerns is he wants 100… Read More

New events planned throughout the coming year By Robert Williams Editor As 2024 comes to a close, the Frazee Community Club is taking a minute to celebrate the success of the past year and looking forward to what is happening the week of one of the town’s larger events: A Merry Frazee Christmas. “We’ve got a lot of… Read More

Frazee, DL and Project 412 aim to add trail amenities By Robert Williams Editor The former transit bus building at the Becker County fairgrounds may be used to house the University of Minnesota Extension Office staff after discussions at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Staff is currently located on 8th St. S.E. in… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Frazee-Vergas kindergartners hosted parents, grandparents and other family members Friday, Dec. 6, as part of the annual Gingerbread House day. The kids were provided with everything they needed to make their own special house to bring home and there were multiple backdrops available for great holiday photos.

Solid waste point fee up $1 By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County has announced that County Commissioner Wayne Johnson (District 2) has been awarded the William Koniarski Transportation Advocate Award for 2024. This award, presented by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, honors those who demonstrate exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure. “We… Read More