By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee Elementary is in the midst of hosting the annual Olympic contests for grades K-6.  Pre-COVID-19 there were several grades competing at the same time. However, this year, the event competition day hosts only one grade at a time.    Each student could invite a few family members to cheer them on from the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Otter Tail County is gearing up for another shot at the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener weekend. The weekend is an opportunity for host communities to showcase their unique offerings to guests from across the state.  This is the second straight year Otter Tail County was selected as the site of the Governor’s Fishing… Read More

Businesses, patrons will have access during construction By Barbie Porter Editor Dave Coufal owns B&D Transport along State Highway 87, about a mile out of Frazee. The booming business counts on highways to get the job done, and the truckers there have dealt with a fair share of detours to deliver goods. However, the Highway 87… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Heavy machinery and skyscraper-like metal objects have appeared near the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Becker County Highway 10.  Kent Skaar, senior project manager of the division of parks and trails for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, said the equipment and materials are in place to build the Heartland Trail bridge that… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Snow days could soon be a thing of the past at the Frazee-Vergas School District.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Frazee-Vergas School Board approved an E-learning plan that will be implemented during the 2021-22 school year. The E-learning plan lays out what happens if the district experiences snow days,… Read More

Interviews to be held from April 20-21, open to the public By Barbie Porter Editor Thirty-six  people applied for the Frazee City Administrator position. The Frazee City Council held a special meeting on Monday, April 12 to rank the applicants and narrow the field down to five finalists. The finalists are Jordin Roberts, Kyle Box, Brad MacMaster, Michael… Read More

Owner raves about warm welcoming from customers, businesses and city By Barbie Porter Editor Downtown Vergas is known for ample shops, a thriving customer base and a group of business owners who are tight-knit and willing to help one another. Sarah Wacker, owner of The Lavish Loon, said she experienced all the great things the town… Read More

Former  supermarket building under contract By Barbie Porter Editor Stop by Billy’s Corner Bar on Wednesday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a free chicken dinner with side dishes. The popular eatery on Vergas’ Main Street is providing the venue for the Economic Development Authority’s annual meeting. The event is free and everyone is invited. In addition… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Northern Lights Dance Academy in Frazee has molded well-trained dancers for years, and they recently reached a milestone. At the Starz Dance Competition in Duluth, Minn. in March the studio swept the top six spots and saw 11 competitors from the studio in the top 25. Overall, 450 dancers performed.   Earning accolades… Read More

Swim lessons, boat rentals at city beach discussed By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Park Board hosted an Earth Day event at the city park this past weekend.  The event included wrangling volunteers to tend to the park by clearing away brush and cleaning the area. The youngsters were entertained by the East Otter Tail County Soil… Read More