Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS) recently held its annual banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of the individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the company’s success over the past year. Over 30 FBFS agents and managers from across the state were recognized during the evening program. Among them was Michelle Beck, of East Otter Tail County,… Read More
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East Otter Tail County Farm Bureau Financial Service agent recognized at yearly awards banquet
News | Published on April 1, 2025 at 3:03pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
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Statewide AIS Advisory Committee urges full funding for prevention aid
News | Published on April 1, 2025 at 3:03pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County AIS Specialist and chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee (SAISAC) called on lawmakers to reconsider proposed Local Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Aid cuts. McGrew testified before the Minnesota State Senate Taxes Committee on March 25 to address the proposed funding reductions that threaten Minnesota’s successful AIS prevention… Read More
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Essentia Health St. Mary’s- DL welcomes emergency medicine practitioner
News | Published on April 1, 2025 at 2:58pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Robin Sand, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in emergency medicine, is excited to join Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes. “Essentia has a great background of in-demand care with up-to-date practices,” said Sand, who grew up in Freeport, Minn. “Essentia really works with the community, which is a huge part of why we… Read More
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A glimpse from the past
News | Published on April 1, 2025 at 2:57pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
05 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 31, 2020 Lori Glander feels much stronger in her left arm after getting a tattoo in honor of her cousin Grantley Johnson. Johnson, the seven-year-old great grandson of Shirley Glander of Frazee, died Feb. 6 after battling AML Leukemia. “He got sick when he was around five, and after nine months… Read More
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Local officials discuss Vergas railroad crossing delays with CPKC representatives
News | Published on April 1, 2025 at 2:50pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Residents encouraged to report delays of 10 minutes or more at railroad crossing Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC), Otter Tail County, the city of Vergas, and townships officials met at Vergas City Hall on Wednesday to discuss ongoing rail crossing delay issues. Otter Tail County Highway Engineer Krysten Foster convened the meeting, which was attended by… Read More
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Area business women band together to bring Perham’s next success story
News | Published on March 25, 2025 at 2:54pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Robert Williams Editor Imagine being asked out of the blue to spearhead a $5 million fundraising campaign for the betterment of your town. No matter how good the project looks on paper, one would have to be a little crazy to jump in and just start up the fundraising. ¶ Lucky for the community of… Read More
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County approves agreement with Mountain Rec Areas
News | Published on March 25, 2025 at 2:43pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to continue support for a cooperative agreement with the City of Detroit Lakes to implement recreational improvements at the Detroit Mountain Recreational Area (DMRA) and the Mountain View Recreation Area (MVRA). “This is part of their plan to expand the facility, basically, it… Read More
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Becker County discusses Eagle Lake Park sale
News | Published on March 25, 2025 at 2:42pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0By Robert Williams Editor Becker County District 3 Commissioner Phil Hansen continued discussions on the sale of Eagle Lake Park, which remains in stasis awaiting final approval. Last month, County Administrator Carrie Smith reported the sale is scheduled to take place and be completed at the recorder’s office in the next few weeks. Hansen was in attendance… Read More
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Community Club honors Shipman, celebrates the year’s successes
News | Published on March 25, 2025 at 2:40pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Goals, membership, funding and plans on the rise at annual meeting By Robert Williams Outgoing treasurer Daneele Shipman was thanked for her decade-and-a-half of service to the Frazee Community Club during the club’s annual meeting on Thursday, March 30, at the Event Center. Editor “You’ve done a wonderful job,” said Club President Tom Watson. Shipman gave a short speech… Read More
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Wolf Lake, townships approve purchase of new fire truck
News | Published on March 25, 2025 at 2:18pm EDT frazeevergas| Author: frazeevergas
0Cost of new fire truck driven up by rising inflation By Matthew Johnson Reporter The Wolf Lake Fire Department (WLFD) has the support of the city and surrounding townships to go ahead with the purchase of a new pumper fire truck. The WLFD did not get the FEMA grant it applied for last year, but after Wolf Lake… Read More