Of those vaccinated for COVID-19,  very few contract the virus By Barbie Porter Editor Joan Ketter was eager for May 8. It was the day her granddaughter Jaden Ketter was promising eternal love to Tanner Karger. Instead of shedding tears of joy and celebrating with family, Ketter ended up quarantined in the hospital, missing the wedding… Read More

A hard closure is in effect on Highway 87 between County Road 31 and County Road 33/County Road 115 will occur.  There are two box culverts in the area being replaced. One box culvert is located east of County Road 31 (box 1), and the other is located just west of County Road 33/County Road 115… Read More

The Lions Club of Vergas hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Tuesday, June 15 at the Vergas Event Center. The blood drive helped collect a total of 70 units of blood products for patients in need.  A total of 66 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 56 individuals were able to donate. A total of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board heard a resident express concerns about the loss of “good teachers” and reports of low moral from district employees. During the monthly meeting on Monday, June 14, Kerry Strand, Vergas, said the concerns he has heard involves a person at the district. He asked the board to investigate concerns… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Kate Mellen and Diane Hayes are two Frazee area residents of many who help make the popular annual Veterans Invitational Golf Classic such a big draw. The Veterans Invitational Golf Classic will celebrate its 20th year on Friday, June 25 at Forest Hills Golf and RV Resort.  The funds form the event go to… Read More

Each year, Essentia Health contracts with Professional Research Consultants (PRC) to randomly survey patients about their experiences in their hospitals and clinics. PRC uses results from the surveys to rank Essentia physicians, staff and facilities within its national database of approximately 400 healthcare organizations.  The 2021 awards are based on patient surveys conducted throughout 2020 and… Read More

Renollet-Hjelter farm holds historic tales By Barbie Porter Editor A Frazee farm recently earned the title of Century Farm, after being in the same family while the landscape, modes of transportation and way of life changed around it. Quenette and Kevin Renollet began the process of getting the title after seeing an article in the newspaper about… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Summer sizzles with sun, sandy beaches and plenty of grilling. What compliments all of the above? Stop into Lakes Corner Liquor and discover a unique offering of adult beverages and treats.  Located at 18097 County Highway 29 (where the highway intersects State Highway 34), Lakes Corner Liquor is known for offering an eye-popping… Read More

The Frazee Area Community Club announced the 2021 Turkey Days Grand Marshals to be Joan Maertz and Leonard and Doreen Schrandt. Normally the festival hosts one person (or couble) up for recognition, but this year’s theme is “Double the Fun in ‘21” and that includes more fun for the parade and other events. A feature article on… Read More

By Barbie Porter A LOVE FROM ACROSS THE OCEAN Editor In the bush of South Africa, Jaco Janse van Vuuren drove into a national park stretching hundreds of thousands of acres. The park is primitive territory where predators roam and people are not allowed to carry weapons. “Poaching is a major problem,” Vuuren said, adding those seen… Read More