By Robert Williams Editor Widseth Landscape Architect Jillian Reiner and Patrick Hollister of PartnerShip 4 Health presented conceptual plan options to connect Vergas to the Heartland Trail at Frazee and the Heart of the Lakes Trail, along with an update on the status of Wannigan Park planning and development at the Vergas Event Center Thursday, May 18…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas High School counselor Megan Galligan was recognized for the second time in her career as the Minnesota State Western Division Student Council Advisor of the Year. “I have been so passionate about student leadership since beginning my career in education, so I’m super proud of what my kids do and being able… Read More

Pelican Rapids fire changed the area forever Editor’s Note: The H.E. Frazee Flour Mill in Pelican Rapids was constructed by R.L. Frazee who was one of the patriarchs of the town of Frazee, which also shares his name. This is a look at that fire from May 3, 1923 in Pelican Rapids. By Paul Gubrud Special to the Forum… Read More

Award recognizes for work on and off the diamond The University of Minnesota Morris softball team had five members of the squad named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team on Tuesday, May 16, including Frazee’s Brenna Mahoney.  Seniors Adrianna Johnson, Mahoney, and Autumn Theis, along with sophomores Anna Athey and Sierra Stevens were all… Read More

Fledgling business has engraved a niche By Lori Fischer Thorp Correspondent Family and community ties run deep for the personal energy behind Evergreen Creations & Gifts. Stephanie Quade King and her husband, Kyle “Buzzy” King, “were high school sweethearts,” she said. “We went to prom three years in a row, and then we got married after I graduated.” He… Read More

Zachary Paige at North Circle Seeds in Vergas was awarded $29,920 from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program for the project, “Increasing Capacity for Latino Farmers’ Seed and Food Production with Culturally Important Crops.” “Three farmers, Rodrigo Cala of Cala Farm LLC, Javier Garcia of Auga Gorda Cooperative, and myself are collaborating… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Students from Frazee-Vergas High School were out and about in the community on Wednesday, May 10, aiding local residents during the United Way of Becker County’s Day of Caring.

New project to serve over 3,000 Tribal members The White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians was awarded $500,000 from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program on Thursday, May 18, according to a press release from the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians is one of 10 tribes receiving funding… Read More

Five sites off limits until late May, mid-June The following waters in the portions designated are closed to the taking of all fish during the periods specified to protect fish spawning areas, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  Anglers are encouraged to look for signs at access sites and in the… Read More

The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 8 at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., for blood donations. To make an appointment call (701) 866-4301 or register online at vitalant.org.