Notes from the Chief….     Not a lot of police action this last week which must mean we are doing our jobs.  I will jinx it now for the weekend car that just worked.   Not a lot to report on the farming side of things either.  Still waiting patiently for the rain, which it was… Read More

5 years ago August 25, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum Work began last week on revamping the playground at Frazee Elementary to make it handicapped accessible. The playground project will cost $186,671 and includes cement work, rubber surfacing and additional equipment.  The old house at 110 Pine Avenue was an eyesore in the Frazee community. The dwelling was recently purchased… Read More

Upgrades and updates offer superior quality and selection By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee Family Foods might be a grocer in a small town, but they provide all the big city amenities and quality products to its customers, including online shopping. Www.shopfamilyfoods.com provides everyone the opportunity to buy groceries and home care products online, or to help create… Read More

Looney Days calls all loons for family fun By Barbie Porter Editor People from the Fargo-Moorhead area, Twin Cities and beyond blended with local faces as hundreds of people visited the village of Vergas this past weekend. Looney Days offered plenty of things to do for the entire family and for all ages.  The event organizers could see… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School District announced its COVID-19 safety protocols during its school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 9. The district requires facemasks while on a bus, as is required by federal mandate. When it comes to the classroom or in-school, the facemasks are recommended, but not required for the unvaccinated. The decision is in… Read More

Sandberg, Streeper place first, second in race on Maah Daah Hey Trail By Barbie Porter Editor my Streeper and her son-in-law Nathan Sandberg were two of hundreds of people who unloaded their mountain bikes on the Maah Daah Hey Trail during the first weekend of August. The trail stretches a total of 144 miles and offers an… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Silver Leaf Equine, a new equestrian center, opened its doors in Frazee.   Rebecca Wallace offers boarding on 40 acres, a certified equine masseuse, trail rides, indoor barn and will soon have stalls for boarding as well. The owner of the boarding and training facility located four miles from town (37416 State Highway 87)… Read More

Increase in price for new downtown building due to concerns with soil quality By Barbie Porter Editor The price for the  downtown commercial building increased by almost $70,000. The Frazee Economic Development Authority held an emergency meeting on Friday, Aug. 6 to discuss the expense. In early August, the EDA was notified the excavation progress for the new… Read More

Scoreboard can be moved in the future By Barbie Porter Editor A new scoreboard was installed at Frazee High School’s football and track complex. On Thursday, Aug. 5, the old scoreboard was taken down from its posts and the new one brought in. New footings were installed for the new scoreboard. The location of the old board has… Read More