Vergas Press Co. storefront complements online business in downtown Vergas By Robert Williams Editor Maddison Lewis began her customizable apparel and accessories business online, found success over the past four years and jumped at the opportunity to move into a downtown Vergas location.  ¶  Her store, Vergas Press Co., just completed its first Looney Days… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council reviewed the 2025 audit provided by Colleen Hoffman, Managing Partner of Hoffman, Philipp, & Martell, PLLC Wednesday, Aug. 12. “Your books and everything is getting more streamlined and user-friendly,” Hoffman said. “Your city is worth about $15 million; that’s net worth. That’s what you own minus what… Read More

With upcoming elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political signs or any advertising on highway right-of-way. These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over traffic…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor A conditional use permit (CUP) for a 190-foot guyed tower with a nine-foot lightning rod and accompanying equipment in rural Frazee was approved by the Becker County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 4, after passing the planning commission on Wednesday, July 29, with no opposition. The permit was requested by… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor orld War II Veteran Alwyn Martinson’s 100th birthday was celebrated at an open house at Vergas United Methodist Church Sunday, July 26. Martinson is a Breckenridge native and current resident but he and his family moved to rural Vergas in the early 1960s. The family farmed, but Alwyn had other jobs… Read More

Spadgenske Dairy, Mark and Kristine, and Mike and Jean of rural Menahga received the Red River Valley Outstanding Farm Leaders Award for Becker County at the County Fair’s Agriculture Awards program on Saturday, Aug. 1.   The Spadgenske’s are one of 16 families from the 14 counties along the Red River Valley to receive this… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor A month ago, Kerry Ingberg was hired to fill the manager opening at the Vergas Liquor Store.  “This is a totally new challenge for me,” Ingberg said. Ingberg is a Vergas native via her mother Janet (Moe) Scott, having spent much of her childhood in the village, but grew up and… Read More

Organizers hosting family friendly, ‘Out for Fun’ event  By Matthew Johnson Reporter A teen dance and a “Firemen’s Obstacle Course” are new additions to the annual Wolf Lake Harvest Fest coming up this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, in Wolf Lake. Enjoy traditional fun festivities, as well, at the 43rd Annual Wolf Lake Harvest Fest “Out for… Read More

Residents of Pickerel Lake were seeking wakeboat ban By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Commissioners elected to not move forward and hold a public hearing on banning wakeboard usage on Pickerel Lake. Chair Erica Jepson, Commissioners Barry Nelson, Richard Vareberg and David Meyer all spoke against a ban on wakeboats. Residents of Pickerel Lake submitted… Read More

Finding funding for a farm or food business can be one of the biggest barriers to turning ideas into reality. To help address that challenge, the West Central Minnesota Food Council, in partnership with Mezclada, is launching Funding Forward: Practical AI for Farmers and Food Businesses, a free interactive workshop designed to help participants find… Read More