Frazee Council gets rave review for quiet zone work By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee City Council hosted two public hearings on Monday, July 19, one for utility work along Lake Street and the other for a railroad quiet zone. The first public hearing reviewed the water main and sanitary sewer line replacement that is scheduled for… Read More

Student becomes a teacher at NLDA By Barbie Porter Editor Grace, style and crisp movements that convey emotions are what separates experienced dancers from those who are new to the craft.  Vergas resident Autumn Moe has been a stand-out dancer for years and became well known in the Frazee area and beyond. On the Stars competition circuit,… Read More

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