Photos by Chad Koenen and Robert Williams The 70th annual Turkey Days celebration came to a close on Sunday with the grand parade. Among the entrants in the parade was Anderson Bus Line (above), the Frazee-Vergas High School Marching Band (right), a horse and handler (middle right), Frazee Care Center (middle below) and the Frazee-Vergas High… Read More

Consignment shop coming to downtown Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Specialist Cody Piper reached out to the Frazee EDA about developing the county-owned land beyond the industrial park that is adjacent to Red Willow with single-family housing. According to EDA Consultant Karen Pifher, her company Creating Community Consulting (CCC) will complete… Read More

Photo by Chad KoenenLooney Days organizers are seeking volunteers for parking, events and clean-up during this year’s festival. Contact Sherri Hanson or a member of the Vergas Community Club if interested. The Vergas Community Club is seeking volunteers for some events during this year’s Looney Days in Vergas. Contact Sherri Hanson or any member of… Read More

During the most recent legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers modified safety laws involving children and car seats. The new legislation, which aims to better protect kids in the event of a car crash, goes into effect on Aug. 1. “It’s important that children and families follow these new laws, which are designed with their safety and well-being… Read More

The first clue has been released for the 2024 Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Susi Jarvi Charm hunt.  A new clue will be released each week until the charm has been located. Clue 1: Let the 2024 charm hunt begin Read the clue closely in order to win A perfect place to be surrounded by nature’s life A peaceful place with… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 30, 2019 Two Frazee natives recently released a professionally recorded EP, “Sparkle and Shine.” Mckay Galbrecht and Cody Kostka are two members of the four-piece band, the Stovepipes, which also includes Detroit Lakes natives Jake Nosal and Alex Phelps. While cover bands are a solid way to getting gigs, the Stovepipes… Read More

Fundraising $5k to benefit the K9 program The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office announced K9 Koa as the newest addition to their team on Friday, July 19. K9 Koa is a 2-year-old German Shepherd from the Slovak Republic and will be assigned to his handler, Deputy Kelby Jensen.  Together they will be attending a 13-week training program… Read More

Olivia is 8-years-old and had never water skied. In no time at all, she was water skiing in and out of the wake and going doubles behind the boat with her sister Ava, 13, who also had just learned to water ski for the first time. Local residents may have noticed the boats full of kids… Read More

Contributed photo Congratulations to Adeline Williams (Kathy and Jacks Dretsch) on guessing the 2024 Mystery gobbler Karen Pifher after only two clues. She won $100 in Frazee Bucks.

A 29-year-old Frazee man has been sentenced for misdemeanor domestic assault in Becker County District Court. According to court records, a Frazee police officer was dispatched on a report of a domestic assault at a Frazee residence. A woman told the officer her boyfriend, Dammin Joel Zuniga, punched her in the face.  According to reports, the woman… Read More