Brekke named new County Assessor By Robert Williams Editor Chairman John Okeson submitted a letter of support for Wannigan Regional Park, on behalf of the county, to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission Members in regards to the City of Frazee’s application to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The support was… Read More

Relay for Life set for Friday night at Ted Meinhover Field in Perham The Relay For Life of Otter Tail County will be held this weekend at the Perham High School Track/Ted Meinhover field. Friday’s ceremony marks the culmination of months of planning, preparations and fundraising by the Relay Event Leadership Team and over 20 Relay… Read More

Annual celebration to be held Saturday, Sunday at Phelps Mill County Park The 40th annual Phelps Mill Festival will be held from July 13-14 at Phelps Mill County Park in rural Underwood. The event will feature two full days of art, food, entertainment and kids’ activities plus craft wine and beer tasting.  For a second year… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams The butterflies from this year’s Vergas Kid’s Art Camp were recently installed near the city offices and liquor store in downtown Vergas. The art will be on display until the end of the summer. The fifth annual camp is the product of Vergas Mayor Julie Bruhn and Vergas Arts Club President Carol… Read More

New & Known Works by Public Sculptor Jon Kamrath The Kaddatz Galleries is thrilled to announce “Evolving Forms: New & Known Works by Public Sculptor Jon Kamrath,” an engaging exhibition that runs from July 9 to August 17. This exhibit offers a unique opportunity to explore Jon Kamrath’s creative journey through a diverse collection of… Read More

Held at local libraries July 18 and 24 Drawing is out-of-this-world! On July 18 and July 24, Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host virtual drawing classes featuring award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski. In this out-of-this world class Rick will demonstrate how to draw planets, aliens, astronauts and more! This virtual class will be offered in two… Read More

Alexandria Technical & Community College 2023-2024 Graduates More than 600 graduates were honored during the 2023-2024 academic year at Alexandria Technical & Community College. The spring commencement ceremony was held May 8, 2024 at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Frazee: • Brianna Aho; Interior Design Associate of Applied Science; Summer 2023 • Ian Cottrell; Law Enforcement Associate… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 9, 2019 Firefighters rushed to 601 East Main Avenue in Frazee on Tuesday, July 2 after dispatchers reported a structure was on fire. Frazee Fire Chief Joe Nelson said the call to first responders noted there was smoke coming out of the house, and shortly after visible flames were spotted on… Read More

Contributed photo Gary and Terryl Somerville’s 25-year-old French Lilac Tree is in bloom, giving travelers on Maple Avenue a unique look and a pleasant scent from the only tree of its kind in town. The blossoms will not be around for long so take a trip by and check it out. “I bet I’ve had… Read More

A 24-year-old man was found unresponsive by a citizen after swimming from shore and going underwater in Little Detroit Lake on Saturday, July 6, according to a press release from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report that the man had disappeared underwater near the area of Zorbaz on the 400… Read More