By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Fire Department hosted its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 27.  Frazee Fire Chief Joe Nelson said the area community members came out in force, with a better than average attendance.  The breakfast option offered sit down meals as well as to-go and a drive-thru option. Nelson said the opportunity to sit… Read More

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Frazee, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on July 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, at the Frazee Fire Hall, located at 222 Main Avenue W, Frazee, Minnesota, on a proposed railroad quiet zone. The proposed quiet… Read More

Delaney Matejka, Miss Frazee for 2019 and 2020, competed recently at the Miss Minnesota competition.  Matejka was a non-finalist talent award winner and received a $250 scholarship. She also received a $100 participation scholarship and was recognized on stage for the talent award, as well as invited to perform live finals night.  Matejka enjoyed her experience and… Read More

Track and  football complex, parking lots on project list By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board gave the green light for an $8 million project.  During the monthly board meeting on Monday, June 14, the board unanimously supported a resolution of intent to proceed with: • A new track and field complex. The document stated the work… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Dr.   Richard Vetter works at Essentia, Fargo, N.D. and is the chief medical officer at Essentia West. Vetter recently answered questions and discussed concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. • Are there microchips or tracking devices in the vaccine?  “No,” Vetter said. • If one can get COVID-19 after being vaccinated, what is the point… Read More

Of those vaccinated for COVID-19,  very few contract the virus By Barbie Porter Editor Joan Ketter was eager for May 8. It was the day her granddaughter Jaden Ketter was promising eternal love to Tanner Karger. Instead of shedding tears of joy and celebrating with family, Ketter ended up quarantined in the hospital, missing the wedding… Read More

A hard closure is in effect on Highway 87 between County Road 31 and County Road 33/County Road 115 will occur.  There are two box culverts in the area being replaced. One box culvert is located east of County Road 31 (box 1), and the other is located just west of County Road 33/County Road 115… Read More

The Lions Club of Vergas hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Tuesday, June 15 at the Vergas Event Center. The blood drive helped collect a total of 70 units of blood products for patients in need.  A total of 66 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 56 individuals were able to donate. A total of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board heard a resident express concerns about the loss of “good teachers” and reports of low moral from district employees. During the monthly meeting on Monday, June 14, Kerry Strand, Vergas, said the concerns he has heard involves a person at the district. He asked the board to investigate concerns… Read More