The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 6, at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 12:30-6 p.m., for blood donations. To make an appointment call 701-866-4301 or register online at vitalant.org.

On Tuesday, May 7, after weeks of negotiations, Senate Republicans amended the 2024 Minnesota Human Rights bill with language that reinstates religious liberty protections that were removed by a Minnesota law passed last session. “This clarification restores religious liberties in Minnesota and provides important protections to our religious organizations,” Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) said. “With… 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

Register by June 6 for June 13 event The NDSCS Alumni Foundation invites NDSCS alums and supporters from the Vergas, Dent, and Pelican Rapids region to a Meet and Greet event at Bell’s Resort on Star Lake Thursday,  June 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Kim Nelson, Executive Director of the Alumni Foundation, and Denise Laymon,… Read More

Saturday June 1, 9 a.m. Celebrate National  Trails Day Join the North Country Trail Association members for a hike. Meet at the visitor center parking area. Hikers will be shuttled to Pine Lake Trailhead for a 5-mile trek. Bring water, insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes for this journey along Tamarac Lake and through the mixed… Read More

3-2-1 Blast Off.  Lake Agassiz Regional Library is bringing an outer space-themed Summer Library Experience to youth and teens in communities in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, and Wilkin counties. Beginning June 1, participants can read to win prizes as well as attend out-of-this-world programs at their local library or library LINK Site. Those interested in… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum May 21, 2019 The Frazee City Council was informed that 69 percent of landlords in Frazee were notified of violations to be fixed, and failed to do so. During the monthly council meeting on Monday, May 13, the city’s building inspector, Ben Riewer, reviewed a list that stated the rentals that failed… Read More

A free concert featuring Pert Near Sandstone, nationally known in the string band world, will be held on Saturday, June 8, in Vergas on Main Street downtown from 7-10 p.m. Prior to the concert, there will be a craft-beer tasting event, Shops & Hops, from 4-7 p.m., also downtown. Beer-tasting tickets available at the gate. Bring… Read More

Photos by Robert WIlliams Top: Honor students were recognized during graduation held Sunday, May 19, at Frazee-Vergas High School. Above: The Frazee-Vergas High School Class of 2024 toss their caps after the conclusion of the graduation ceremony Sunday, May 19. Below: Graduating senior Taelor Kuhn gave the Honors Address during the Class of 2024’s graduation Sunday… Read More

DL native completes fourth decade of teaching By Robert Williams Editor Elementary art instructor Linda Beilke is retiring this May after 40 years in education and nearly a quarter century of it spent sharing art with Frazee and Vergas kids.  ¶  After graduating with two degrees from Moorhead State University, the Detroit Lakes native moved to… Read More