The Vergas City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, July 22 to interview potential law firms to represent the city. Vergas’ longtime attorney, Steve Peloquin, is retiring. The council put notifications of the opportunity into the newspaper and two qualified candidates put their hats in the ring: Pemberton and Ramstad, Skoyles and Winters. Two attorneys representing… Read More

proposal goes viral Original tweet sees 3.1 million views, 800,000 comments By Barbie Porter Editor Big Turkey Tom was a witness to a grandmother’s transformation from sassy to overjoyed.  For many summers Margeaux Graham would visit her grandmother Claire Courneya at her lake cottage in Frazee. When her granddaughter came to visit with her long-time beau, Michael Jansky,… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor A new recreational building at the city beach is in the design process.  In addition to replacing the current building, which offers a bathhouse and storage, discussion was had at park committee meetings about creating a watercraft rental and concession space. A portion of funding for the project will come from a $250,000 grant… Read More

Neu collects two hole-in-ones a year apart By Barbie Porter Editor Derek Neu had been at the brink of greatness before as he achieved what few athletes have ever done by sinking a hole-in-one.  Almost a year to the day, the Perham resident stood at the tee box of the sixth hole on the Oak Course at… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Dean Haarstick has worn many hats for the benefit of the Vergas community.  The businessman celebrating 50 years in Vergas has served on the volunteer fire department, rescue squad, city council, as mayor and several community organizations. Now, he has accepted the duties of being grand marshal of Looney Days. “I was surprised… Read More

Wallin named Miss  Frazee’s Outstanding  Teen By Barbie Porter Editor People filed into the  Frazee High School auditorium on Saturday, July 24 to cheer on the young ladies vying for the royalty titles and a chance to represent a community they love. After an impressive performances by all three Miss Frazee candidates, Katelyn Mack was crowned. The… Read More

Ice skating rink sites discussed By Barbie Porter Editor If the drought continues, a water usage limitation may go into effect for Frazee. During the monthly Frazee City Council meeting on Monday, July 19, Utilities Superintendent Larry Stephenson said he received an e-mail from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stating that drought warning phases are being… Read More

Tami Freed understands the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it can have on the older adults she spends her time with. “Volunteering offers a sense of connectedness and belonging,” said Freed. As an AmeriCorps caregiver support & respite volunteer through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), Freed offers breaks to family caregivers by spending a… Read More

Memorial garden now has globe, bird feeders and more By Barbie Porter Editor The kindness and generosity of those living in the Frazee area has inspired Roger Harmer and impressed Susie Macho. The two received donations of personal time, equipment and supplies to help improve the flower garden and courtyard located behind the Frazee Care Center.  The generosity… Read More