Party begins Friday, ends with Sunday in Vergas By Barbie Porter Editor Looney Days returns in 2021 with jam packed three days of fun for all ages.  Thursday, Aug. 12 kicks off festivities with live music from 5-7 p.m. at Otter Coffee and Ice Cream. Friday, Aug. 13 the Lions Looney Egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Clues as… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board Budget and Facility Committee discussed selling a lot that is unused by the district to Minnesota Department of Transportation for the 2022 State Highway 87 road project. Frazee-Vergas school superintendent Terry Karger said one lot could  be sold outright and has a valuation of $41,000. The other plot would… Read More

Twin Spruce Farm hosts Breakfast on the Farm Aug. 14 The Twin Spruce Farm will host this year’s East Otter Tail Breakfast on the Farm on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. The farm is located at 48285 County Highway 51, Perham (follow the signs).    Arnie and Kris Gruenes and their seven… Read More

Eagle Lake Park discussed By Barbie Porter Editor After hearing suggestions to modify the proposed beach house design at Town Lake, a new picture is beginning to emerge.  The Frazee Parks and Recreation Committee met on Tuesday, Aug. 3 and Frazee City Administrator Jordin Roberts presented the committee with a new floor plan that took less square… Read More

Vergas Trail addition increases city’s net position By Barbie Porter Editor The 2020 audit for the city of Vergas showed the liquor store posted a profit  of $84,695. In recent years, the city has remodeled the municipal liquor store, enhanced the sign and provided a variety of competitively priced products. The competitive drive has not went unnoticed as it continues… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority took steps to provide additional incentives for multi-family housing units to be built. The city currently teams with the county to offer a tax abatement program that provides tax relief up to $5,000 or for five years, which ever comes first. After learning a $1 million-plus building is… Read More

Hanson competes in the Mn State Open By Barbie Porter Editor Pro golfer Beau Hanson entered the Minnesota State Open Championship and struggled with his middle game and concluded his bid for top honors early. The event was held on Tuesday, July 13 through Thursday, July 15 in Chaska, Minn. and saw big names like Cecil Belisle,… Read More

Interiors by Winkels opens in a new location By Chad Koenen Publisher It may have a new name, new location and new owners, but one thing won’t be changing at Interiors by Winkels, formerly Winkels Carpet Center—a small town touch and willingness to get to know each customer.  The new owners are Joe and Tasha Foltz who held… Read More

Scoreboard can be moved in the future By Barbie Porter Editor A new scoreboard was installed at Frazee High School’s football and track complex. On Thursday, Aug. 5, the old scoreboard was taken down from its posts and the new one brought in. New footings were installed for the new scoreboard. The location of the old board has… Read More

Community club annual meeting set for Aug. 12, all are welcome to attend By Barbie Porter Editor Corn on the cob is a sweet treat that comes fresh from the field as summer begins to mingle with fall. In Frazee, there is no shortage of opportunity to enjoy a cob or five as the annual Corn Feed… Read More