First commercial rehab grant application approved By Robert Williams Editor Retired attorney Brad Sinclair, of Vergas, approached the EDA/HRA looking for potential ways to donate through the committee or other city groups to benefit Vergas residents specifically at the group’s final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 4. One of Sinclair’s concerns is he wants 100… Read More

New events planned throughout the coming year By Robert Williams Editor As 2024 comes to a close, the Frazee Community Club is taking a minute to celebrate the success of the past year and looking forward to what is happening the week of one of the town’s larger events: A Merry Frazee Christmas. “We’ve got a lot of… Read More

Frazee, DL and Project 412 aim to add trail amenities By Robert Williams Editor The former transit bus building at the Becker County fairgrounds may be used to house the University of Minnesota Extension Office staff after discussions at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Staff is currently located on 8th St. S.E. in… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Frazee-Vergas kindergartners hosted parents, grandparents and other family members Friday, Dec. 6, as part of the annual Gingerbread House day. The kids were provided with everything they needed to make their own special house to bring home and there were multiple backdrops available for great holiday photos.

Solid waste point fee up $1 By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County has announced that County Commissioner Wayne Johnson (District 2) has been awarded the William Koniarski Transportation Advocate Award for 2024. This award, presented by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, honors those who demonstrate exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure. “We… Read More

By Matthew Johnson Reporter A counter offer from the city of Wolf Lake following a private party offer to purchase the Wolf Lake liquor store was accepted, but then the party withdrew its offer, according to Wolf Lake City Clerk Becky Lake. Lake indicated that following a discussion about the private party offer during the Tuesday, Nov…. Read More

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach recently spoke at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. She is grateful for the work and strength of the agriculture community, both here in Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District, and across the state and country. “I was pleased to be able to join the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s annual meeting,” Fischbach said. “I look forward… Read More

Winner earns Trip to Washington, D.C. A winning essay will earn one area high school student an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., next spring to visit the capital and learn about the rural broadband industry as part of the Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour. Arvig will sponsor the winner of its essay contest to attend… Read More

Lee Rogness, a dedicated public servant and Otter Tail County Commissioner since 2009, has served the Fergus Falls area during his 16-year tenure. An advocate for economic and community development, Rogness spearheaded many initiatives such as the Big Build rebate program, enhanced workforce opportunities, expanded broadband access, addressed childcare needs, and improved county residents’ quality… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 10, 2019 On a sleepless night Kathy Dretsch started dreaming. The Frazee resident had learned about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails books to children from birth until they begin school, free of charge, regardless of their family’s financial status. Dretsch said the only month that books aren’t delivered is in… Read More