National event to feature approximately 75 wiener dogs The Vergas community is less than one week away from one of the most thrilling events of the summer in northwest Minnesota: the 2024 Wiener Dog Nationals at Looney Days on  Saturday at 9 a.m. The race is sponsored again this year by Forest Edge Gallery of Vergas, who… Read More

Scholarship funding to continue into the future By Robert Williams Editor Replacing the life of a lost child is impossible, but over the past 15 years the Shipman family has garnered a large, extended family who all came together to support the family after the loss of their son Tyler for more than a decade. At the conclusion of… Read More

Pifhers creating a circle of success in Frazee and the region By Robert Williams Editor Over the past few years, Dan and Karen Pifher have been two of the most influential people in Frazee, making their nominations for Grand Marshals of this year’s Turkey Days celebration a culmination of the positive energy they have put into their own… Read More

North River Drive gravel to be improved and treated By Robert Williams Editor The future of the Eagle Lake Park has been on hold awaiting the conclusion of final negotiations of the purchase. The completion of the sale will now be delayed until the end of the year.  An extension of the purchase agreement between the City of Frazee… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Madison Olson, who is the daughter of Angela Osterhoudt, was crowned as Miss Frazee, while Neveah Wirth, who is the daughter of Kris and Adrian Wirth, was crowned as Miss Teen, during the annual Miss Frazee and Miss Frazee Teen pageant on Saturday.

Photos by Chad Koenen and Robert Williams The 70th annual Turkey Days celebration came to a close on Sunday with the grand parade. Among the entrants in the parade was Anderson Bus Line (above), the Frazee-Vergas High School Marching Band (right), a horse and handler (middle right), Frazee Care Center (middle below) and the Frazee-Vergas High… Read More

Consignment shop coming to downtown Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Specialist Cody Piper reached out to the Frazee EDA about developing the county-owned land beyond the industrial park that is adjacent to Red Willow with single-family housing. According to EDA Consultant Karen Pifher, her company Creating Community Consulting (CCC) will complete… Read More

Photo by Chad KoenenLooney Days organizers are seeking volunteers for parking, events and clean-up during this year’s festival. Contact Sherri Hanson or a member of the Vergas Community Club if interested. The Vergas Community Club is seeking volunteers for some events during this year’s Looney Days in Vergas. Contact Sherri Hanson or any member of… Read More

During the most recent legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers modified safety laws involving children and car seats. The new legislation, which aims to better protect kids in the event of a car crash, goes into effect on Aug. 1. “It’s important that children and families follow these new laws, which are designed with their safety and well-being… Read More

The first clue has been released for the 2024 Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Susi Jarvi Charm hunt.  A new clue will be released each week until the charm has been located. Clue 1: Let the 2024 charm hunt begin Read the clue closely in order to win A perfect place to be surrounded by nature’s life A peaceful place with… Read More