By Barbie Porter Editor Calvin Stevens stood astounded in front of his Main Avenue residence in Frazee. Fire trucks passed, sirens blazing, hands waving and a seemingly endless parade of cars followed. Well wishes were given along with cards celebrating his recent cancer free diagnosis.  “I got teared up; it was a very nice thing for everyone… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The love of God and the Bible that Vergie Ziegler carries with her every day has impacted many lives during her years of teaching release time at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee. “There was a need and the pastor said I would be good at it, so I started teaching,” Ziegler recalled. “My… Read More

during goodwill campaign By Barbie Porter Editor bout a year ago Kari Stenger took a job at Light Consulting and Coaching that let her little light inside shine.  “There are two sides to the business,” the 2010 Frazee High School graduate explained. “One is finance and accounting and the other is about leadership and giving back.”   The leadership… Read More

Vergas mayor has been on council for more than 30 years By Barbie Porter Editor After more than 30 years serving in city government, Vergas Mayor Dean Haarstick adjourned his last  monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Vergas City Clerk Julie Lammers didn’t let him go without a well-deserved pat on the back. She recalled many times of… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Vergas, with a population  of about 350, is seeing excellent support of its municipal liquor store from residents and surrounding community members. The off-sale only store is set to make its third deposit of 2020 into city coffers for a total of $30,000. The first fund transfer was for $15,000, which was followed… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Event Center remodel is nearing completion. “This has been the easiest going project I’ve worked on,” said Julie Lammers, Vergas city clerk. “It’s amazing how smooth this project has went.” During the Vergas Event Center Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9, Lammers went on to applaud Summers Construction for giving the city… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Area friends recently signed papers that made them property owners in the Bahamas. Purchasing a slice of paradise was as easy as pie. Jen Splonskowski and her husband Luke have frequented the Bahamas for family vacations. The Detroit Lakes residents visited Great Exuma six years ago. The island is the largest of the… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Not only is Santa Claus coming to Frazee on Saturday, Dec. 19, but the jolly gift giver has set up a mail box next to the turkey statue at the corner of Main Avenue and Lake Street. Santa even provided a letter template for kids, which comes with an envelope and address. A… Read More

Mortgage, refinance rates present opportunity By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas State Bank offers Christmas gifts that give well beyond the holiday season. Imagine under the tree a small book with a ledger inside. At the top of the ledger is the child’s name and a cash amount. Traditional savings accounts are a right of passage for… Read More

Thursday is ‘Chics’ night out, Santa visits Dec. 19 By Barbie Porter Editor The Chic Shed Junque Boutique & Sweet Shop owner Aleisa Jopp wants to let everyone know there is no need to cry, no need to pout because Thursday, Dec. 17 is ‘Chics’ night out at the newest shop in town. Wine, appetizers and… Read More