By Barbie Porter Editor As Frazee High School seniors prepare to enter into their adult lives, they are learning one final lesson from a community member, that one person can make a difference. Seniors are being gifted a banner to commemorate the conclusion of their high school career, and with it, community applause for earning a high… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Paul Adams was knee high in a drainage ditch in Silver Leaf Township pulling bone after bone from the land.  Water rippled downstream after hitting his waders. Birds chirped from wispy strands of amber colored peat bogs covering the stretch of land.  He bent down, stuck his hand into the water and said,… Read More

North River Drive will remain open, accessible By Barbie Porter Editor The Otter Tail River bridge is coming down. Work to dismantle the bridge in Frazee began this week, making the road impassable between North River Drive and Main Avenue East. Emma Olson, Minnesota Department of Transportation’s public affairs coordinator, estimated the work will take about 21/2 months…. Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor Hands tell a lot about a person. The thickness of the skin can tell the tale of a handyman fixing things on the farm, while soft hands might suggest office duty. For Carli Olson, hands are one of the most challenging things for her to draw. With guidance from her art teacher, the… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School District has a unique gem with its 240-acre school forest that is located about five miles north of town in Burlington Township. The forest has trails, primitive bathrooms and plenty of wildlife. The property has been managed by the FFA advisor in past years. Management included inviting loggers to bid… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School District is poised to bring back a program that impacted lives of students.  Heather Perrine and Sara Jacobson, who work for the school, informed the school board the Match mentorship program may be brought back as soon as next year. Principal Travis Nagel said Perrine and Jacobson approached him and asked… Read More

Mayor talks with local vets about memorial By Barbie Porter Editor Vergas City Mayor Julie Bruhn did her homework when it came to getting public input on the proposed veteran memorial park. The park was requested to be built on city land, first at Peterson Park and then near the ballfields. The memorial would stretch 62 feet… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Vergas City Council learned Mark Sand & Gravel is making corrections to the gravel pit located along East Looney Lane. During its monthly council meeting on Tuesday, May 11, the council heard the results of the annual site survey conducted by the city engineer company, KLJ. Engineer Scott Kolbinger said last year there… Read More

Board asked to consider making elementary three sections By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board was asked to consider options to reduce district expenditures, which includes shifting every grade at the elementary to three sections. Frazee-Vergas Schools Superintendent Terry Karger said declining enrollment has administration considering three sections in grades K-6. Currently, K-1 have four sections. “It… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Backyard in Perham is quickly becoming known as the go-to place for pet care, whether it is for quality food, boarding, grooming, or letting man’s best friend romp with other dogs. The boarding and playcare facility at The Backyard opened in 2019, just before the pandemic shut down many non-essential businesses. The… Read More