By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Fire Department had just tackled a grass fire near the county line along Highway 17, when another call came in. This time it was a house fire.  Vergas-Candor-Dora-Hobart Fire Department Chief Jeff Zitzow said he arrived on scene (50771 East Lake Seven Road) about five minutes after the call came in… Read More

Miss Vergas, Princess  Altona pageants disband By Barbie Porter Editor The Miss Vergas and Princess Altona pageants have officially disbanded. Event organizer Shelly Bunkowske explained the idea has been discussed for several years between pageant committee members, which includes her and her daughters Melissa and Amber, as well as Jean Soland and her daughters Kayla and Missy…. Read More

Lee William Aho was charged in Becker County District Court with three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under the age of 13  and two felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under the age of 16. According to reports, the 44-year-old rural Frazee man is accused of having… Read More

Ellie Reierson, Frazee, is one of five students from across northwest Minnesota who was selected for the Northwest Minnesota Youth Leadership Award by the Red River Valley Development Association. The award was initiated to recognize young adults in the 14 counties in northwest Minnesota who have demonstrated outstanding ability in citizenship and leadership, character building, or… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority was presented with a purchase price of $45,000 for the current Seip Drug building on Main Avenue. The drug store plans to move into the new business center. The EDA hopes to continue the redevelopment of the corridor. There is a potential business for the storefront next to… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The bags will be flying at the Frazee Event Center on Saturday, April 10 in an all-ages cornhole tournament. The fun starts at 4 p.m. so registration the day of the event between 3-4 p.m. is recommended. For those early birds, the event organizers will begin set-up for the competition around 2 p.m. There… Read More

Capital outlay expenses see reduction due to COVID-19 By Barbie Porter Editor Frazee High School students are afforded the opportunity to learn how to build a house from the ground  up. Now, cement work could be added to a roster of educational opportunities. The Frazee-Vergas School Budget and Facilities Committee met on Monday, March  29, during… Read More

Donations will pave the way to make the project a success By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas Lions are planning to break ground on a  veteran’s memorial park over Memorial Day Weekend. The proposed memorial stretches 62 feet from end to end. Vergas Lions member Lyle Krieg said the idea for the memorial was sparked when… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Hazel Mickelson and her family made history this past week. The Frazee family that is known for successful turkey operations, real estate development and volunteering was named the first ever, Citizen of the Season by the Frazee Area Community Club. The Citizen of the Season award is a new way for the… Read More

Local resident helps birds find forever homes By Barbie Porter Editor Shelters for traditional pets like cats and dogs are well known in the area for helping animals find forever homes. Rural Detroit Lakes resident Anna Lassonde is a member of a more unique pet rescue that focuses solely on birds.  The business owner of Jollybird… Read More