Easiest solution is for residents to dispose of in trash By Robert Williams Editor Public Works Supervisor Larry Stephenson emphasized the effects of “flushable” wipes on the city’s wastewater flow. The wipes are a continuing problem that will eventually cause a major buildup at the wastewater treatment plant, because wipes do not break down like toilet paper…. Read More

Community and city council encouragement spur a sense of public service in Frazee mayor By Robert Williams Editor Mike Sharp was quite comfortable helping run the City of Frazee from his city council seat, but the resignation of former Mayor Mark Flemmer, 18 months into his four-year term, created an opportunity to take over mayoral duties,… Read More

Snow Plow Parade to roll through town Saturday night By Chad Koenen Publisher The holiday spirit will be on full display this weekend in Frazee for the annual Merry Frazee Christmas celebration. The annual Christmas celebration will begin on Friday night with a piano concert at Corner Collective from 7-9 p.m., before a bulk of the… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, will feature a new location and pair of bald eagles when it goes live Thursday. The original EagleCam will also remain on during the coming season. The new camera will focus on the nesting behavior of a breeding… Read More

Distinction comes from Minnesota Association of Small Cities The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each year to state legislators who show strong leadership in supporting city leaders’ ability… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Above and below: Chilly temperatures outside made the inside of downtown stores and the vendor area at Summers Design Center popular spots to warm up and shop during the Vergas Small Town Christmas Saturday, Nov. 30. Right: One of the many popular indoor activities during this year’s Vergas Small Town Christmas was… Read More

Light show features 41-foot lighted walk-through By Tucker Henderson Reporter Though the extended hours of darkness during the winter season isn’t always a benefit, Mike Schmidt of Mike’s Lock & Key Service of Butler, Minn., is making the most of the early evening darkness with his computer controlled light display. He has been hosting a Christmas… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 3, 2019 Two years after joining the competitive sport of motocross, the 6-year-old son of Jessica and Tyson Sonnenberg earned the 2019 Motocity Series Championship in both the 50cc Oil and 50cc Multi-Speed classes. Jase also earned a trip to the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Kendal Ware… Read More

The mental health teams from Prairie Wind Middle School and Heart of the Lakes Elementary School were presented with an $8,160 check from the PrairieCare Fund. PrairieCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of local communities. The organization focuses on providing essential funding for youth mental health resources in Minnesota Schools… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Scuttle (Emersyn Wake) and Gulls Klaira Carrier and Rilynn Ruiz perform “Human Stuff” on the beach for Ariel (Onalea Maijala) and Flounder (SiAnna Brakefield). Right: The crew and artists behind the set creation of “Little Mermaid, Jr.” found a unique way to simulate waves on the underwater half of the stage… Read More