To the Editor, COVID-19 cases were trending down recently, so my spouse and I felt comfortable planning a short getaway to attend a continuing education conference in Omaha, Neb. after 18 months of cocooning close to home.  As baseball fans, we augmented this modest vacation with a trip to Kansas City, Mo. to watch the Royals… Read More

Several cases located in Becker County area The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) closed 90 enforcement cases for air quality, waste, stormwater, and wastewater violations in the first half of 2021.  Environmental enforcement investigations often take several months, in some cases more than a year, to complete the investigation and issue final enforcement documents to regulated parties…. Read More

Profits benefit Hospice of the RRV The 12th annual Ole’s Ride is Saturday, Aug. 21. The event is in memory of Richard “Ole” Barten, who lost his battle to cancer in February 2011. Hospice of the Red River Valley cared for Ole during his last months, and the family wanted to use the event as a way to… Read More

Event began as a season end close-out sale for downtown businesses By Barbie Porter Editor When asking people what does Looney Days represent to them, the answers may be an opportunity to showcase the natural resources and thriving downtown of the Vergas community, or a chance to enjoy activities with family and friends.   The event, which… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Fire and Rescue Department held a training with Sanford’s AirMED helicopter unit recently. Rescue member Kris Thon explained an instructor from the helicopter unit came to their fire hall and rescue garage to provide classroom instruction before they were allowed to put their newly gained knowledge to use. She noted they focused… Read More

Longevity of program depends on district parents By Barbie Porter Editor The free meal opportunity with the Frazee-Vergas School District is wrapping up another year of the successful program.  Each Monday through Thursday, Food Services Manager Cheryl Neyens greets and serves residents, daycares and those attending summer school and latch key programs. On average there are between 165 and… Read More

ESport gaming league discussed for local youth By Barbie Porter Editor rom St. Cloud, Minn., to the Canadian border, there is only one autistic learning center on the Minnesota map, and it is located in Perham. Serving a 60-mile radius around the industrial and commercial hub, Empowering Kids Perham, in ways, had a tragic start. Kim Nelson lost… Read More

Community club annual meeting set for Aug. 12, all are welcome to attend By Barbie Porter Editor Corn on the cob is a sweet treat that comes fresh from the field as summer begins to mingle with fall. In Frazee, there is no shortage of opportunity to enjoy a cob or five as the annual Corn Feed… Read More