By Barbie Porter Editor Those visiting Frazee Elementary may have noticed a new face behind the command center at the main office. Cindy Wischnak was hired for the administrative assistant, and for some her name and face may be familiar. For the past nine years the Vergas resident has worked as a paraprofessional, mostly with special education students…. Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas High School web page recently received an overhaul.  Gretchen Norby, the district’s IT director, said the idea of creating the website in house came about as the platform the school uses became more advanced. She explained Google provides schools with applications and workspace for free. About five years ago a free… Read More

Silent Auction fundraiser draws a big crowd By Barbie Porter Editor Trevor Janich will be taking over the pastoral duties for an indefinite period of time at the Cowboy Church located along State Highway 34 in Detroit Lakes. The former pastor at the Cowboy Church, Brian Erickson, recently died suddenly. Janich said that his church, True Life… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee doesn’t technically have a drive-thru, but come March 13-14 the city will be treated to the opportunity to get freshly made soup and a sub sandwich meal. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 210 Maple Ave. E, Frazee, is offering the to-go meal on March 13 from 4-7 p.m. and on March 14 from 11… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Several years ago the Frazee-Vergas School District purchased 10 acres of vacant land that abutted the property of the elementary school. Much discussion was had about moving the football and track complex to that land. “We, over time, have come to the understanding, listening to the people, that the best location for our… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor A post on an area swap and shop site created quite a stir recently, and even threats.  The post advertised a bag made of turtle shells. The  person who made the original post was Vicky Carrier, the owner of Vicky’s Sweet Pickens in Detroit Lakes. While she offers artwork of all kinds in… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Lauryn Schmid recently took top honors at a district art competition. Schmid’s journey to the top began with her sixth grade classmates at Frazee Elementary. Students were invited by local Lions Clubs to perpetuate in the annual peace poster contest.  They were given a theme, “Peace through Service.” Of 60 entries received, Schmid took… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee High School dance teams have become known state wide for producing captivating dances in both high kick and jazz. What many may not know  is the dancers often help choreograph the performance. Braylee Riewer and McKenzie Wake said this year the chorography has been more of the responsibility of the dancers,… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Perham Area Community Center has positioned itself to roll into the post-COVID-19 era with an upgraded facility that will better serve communities in the surrounding area. “The project has been worked on the past three-to-four years,” said Leigh Shebeck, PACC executive director, who expects the work will begin in April, depending… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Years of hard work has paid off for the Frazee Economic Development Authority (EDA) as the Red Willow Height development is nearly at full capacity. The development that offers modern homes began with 18 lots in 2003. The Frazee Electric Partnership, owned by Paul Thon, Frazee, and Lowell Bradbury, Vergas, saw potential… Read More