Hunters who missed the lottery deadline for the Camp Ripley archery hunt can purchase surplus permits on a first-come, first-served basis beginning noon on Friday, Sept. 10. Hunters who already received a permit will not be allowed to purchase a surplus permit. A total of 197 permits remain for the hunt which will run from Friday,… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief One day is missing this week due to an early deadline for the paper. I could have skipped this week, but figured I better not because my reports have been pretty boring, I’m told. I received a text message a week ago calling my column “lame.” That was for the… Read More

To the Editor,  In last weeks Frazee Forum there was an article about the City Council “rebranding” Frazee and there was a picture of three people holding up four different suggestions for the new road sign, which will replace the large “turkey” sign near the East entrance to Frazee.  All four signs were very similar  so… Read More

I’m going to tell you about one of my favorite religious beliefs. This one comes from the Cheyenne and Arapaho and Sioux teachings, and I can call it “religious” because it in fact does come from their religion. Their religion teaches that all things come from Mother-Earth, with the stars being no exception. The stars form… Read More

Celebration is set for Sunday afternoon By Barbie Porter Editor Sunday, Sept. 12 is a special day for St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vergas. The congregation is inviting everyone to celebrate the milestone of 100 years in the community starting at 2 p.m. at 410 East Scharf Ave. In March 1913, St. John’s was organized under the… Read More

The cuisine of Arkansas is well known for its traditional country cooking that includes grits and catfish. The Natural State was once known as the Land of Opportunity. While the nickname has changed, the motto of regnat populas (the people rule) has remained the same.  The name came from the Osage language. Arkansas was admitted into the… Read More

5 years ago September 8, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum The Frazee Economic Development Authority is considering spending around $60,000 to purchase two properties on Main Avenue so they can be demolished. The two properties being considered are owned by Matthew Branstad and Patrick Furey. There are many aspects to look into and deeper discussions to be had before… Read More