The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, will feature a new location and pair of bald eagles when it goes live Thursday. The original EagleCam will also remain on during the coming season. The new camera will focus on the nesting behavior of a breeding… Read More

Distinction comes from Minnesota Association of Small Cities The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each year to state legislators who show strong leadership in supporting city leaders’ ability… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Above and below: Chilly temperatures outside made the inside of downtown stores and the vendor area at Summers Design Center popular spots to warm up and shop during the Vergas Small Town Christmas Saturday, Nov. 30. Right: One of the many popular indoor activities during this year’s Vergas Small Town Christmas was… Read More

Light show features 41-foot lighted walk-through By Tucker Henderson Reporter Though the extended hours of darkness during the winter season isn’t always a benefit, Mike Schmidt of Mike’s Lock & Key Service of Butler, Minn., is making the most of the early evening darkness with his computer controlled light display. He has been hosting a Christmas… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 3, 2019 Two years after joining the competitive sport of motocross, the 6-year-old son of Jessica and Tyson Sonnenberg earned the 2019 Motocity Series Championship in both the 50cc Oil and 50cc Multi-Speed classes. Jase also earned a trip to the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Kendal Ware… Read More

The mental health teams from Prairie Wind Middle School and Heart of the Lakes Elementary School were presented with an $8,160 check from the PrairieCare Fund. PrairieCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of local communities. The organization focuses on providing essential funding for youth mental health resources in Minnesota Schools… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Scuttle (Emersyn Wake) and Gulls Klaira Carrier and Rilynn Ruiz perform “Human Stuff” on the beach for Ariel (Onalea Maijala) and Flounder (SiAnna Brakefield). Right: The crew and artists behind the set creation of “Little Mermaid, Jr.” found a unique way to simulate waves on the underwater half of the stage… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Vergas’ Mayor-Elect Dwight Lundgren brings decades of experience working for multiple cities in Minnesota and a desire to increase communication when he takes over the position in January. “I get along with people; I’m pretty much an open book,” he said. “What you see is what you get. If I tell you something,… Read More

FHS 1975 alum also played a big role in area pageantry By Robert Williams Editor Cindy Moore was adamant that she was not going to pursue a career in teaching. Nearly half a century later, she can look back at decades of instructing today’s nurses, saving lives by teaching CPR and also helping young girls get… Read More

County Health and Frazee-Vergas school to provide check-ups By Robert Williams Editor Becker County Commissioner David Meyer gave an update on the future Heartland Trail continuation from the Becker County Highway 10 bridge to Frazee. Bids will be opened for the project in December with hopes for construction to begin next spring. The work was discussed… Read More