Space Day event on June 13 3-2-1 Blast Off! Lake Agassiz Regional Library is bringing an outer space-themed Summer Library Experience to youth and teens in Detroit Lakes and the surrounding communities. Beginning June 1, participants can read to win prizes as well as attend out-of-this world programs, which will be held weekly on Thursdays… Read More

The camp is June 23-30, scholarships are available Organizers of Concordia College’s Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir announced applications are still being accepted for the prestigious choir camp.   Talented high school singers from all over the country – and from any faith background – are invited to apply for this opportunity to develop their musical skills… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum June 4, 2019 Annika Kovar was one of 51 high schoolers in the United States to receive a national scholarship at a ceremony in Washington D.C. The rural Vergas resident applied for an earned a $1,000 scholarship and silver medallion from the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. She explained that each state… Read More

Alexandria Technical & Community College Dean’s List   Alexandria Technical & Community College recognized Emma Ketter of Frazee and Bryson Smith of Vergas students for academic excellence. Both students were named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits Spring Semester 2024. Oswald earns Bachelor of  Arts… Read More

A long-time foe of the Perham Yellowjackets will now be donning the Black and Yellow as the Perham Activities Department announces Paige Thompson as its new Head Volleyball Coach, pending Independent School Board 549 approval. Thompson spent the better part of her high school career tormenting Perham coaches in volleyball and basketball. Thompson was a five-year… Read More

Otter Tail County Commissioners will host a community event at the Vergas Event Center at 140 West Linden Street on Monday, June 10, from 7-9 p.m. This is not a board of commissioners meeting. This event provides an opportunity for community members to interact with commissioners and learn about various projects and initiatives happening in… Read More

A new web tool will make it easier for people to locate shooting ranges that meet their needs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. There are around 350 shooting ranges throughout the state that cater to a broad variety of archery and firearms shooting, but the previous DNR web tool provided limited options for… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams The communities of Frazee and Vergas gathered on Monday morning to honor the lives of fallen soldiers during a pair of Memorial Day programs. Above: Frazee Mayor Mark Flemmer lays a Memorial Day wreath in remembrance of the fallen at Lakeside Cemetery in Frazee Monday, May 27. Right: The Frazee-Vergas/Wolf Lake Color… Read More

Protesters halt logging near Strawberry Lake By Robert Williams Editor Ray Higgins, Executive Vice President of the Minnesota Timber Producers Association (MTPA), spoke to the Becker County Board about the importance of the availability of Becker County timber to its members and to give the MTPA’s support to the county after tribal protesters caused a Menagha… Read More

Community Club to take over downtown park art By Robert Williams Editor Some long awaited good news about Town Lake Beach and some clarification of what is happening at the downtown park were part of a lengthy, monthly meeting of the Frazee Parks and Recreation Committee (PRC) on Wednesday, May 22, at the Event Center. Frazee City Administrator Stephanie… Read More