Tami Freed understands the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it can have on the older adults she spends her time with. “Volunteering offers a sense of connectedness and belonging,” said Freed. As an AmeriCorps caregiver support & respite volunteer through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), Freed offers breaks to family caregivers by spending a… Read More

Memorial garden now has globe, bird feeders and more By Barbie Porter Editor The kindness and generosity of those living in the Frazee area has inspired Roger Harmer and impressed Susie Macho. The two received donations of personal time, equipment and supplies to help improve the flower garden and courtyard located behind the Frazee Care Center.  The generosity… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor CornerStone has a challenge for all youth from birth to the age of 18. While the building is under renovation for the  youth center and bistro, CornerStone Director Tracy Neusser is taking direction from a few student leaders to bring the “Summer Survivor:  Kindness is Kool” program to the area. Zoey Rousu was joined… Read More

Request to council to  increase budget By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority met recently and are focusing on setting new goals.  EDA president Kevin Zitzow said for several years the top priority was bringing a grocery store to the community after the longtime grocer, Goodman’s SuperMarket closed. The Goodman’s building has been purchased, and… Read More

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