5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum September 29, 2020 Frazee Family Foods shoppers will find a new produce cooler, new freezers and a more spacious section to pick out meals for the week. Owner Heath Peterson said the open produce cooler was replaced with an enclosed case, which will keep vegetables and fruits fresh for customers. He explained… Read More

West Central Initiative will host community members, leaders, and changemakers from west central Minnesota and beyond at its Rural Democracy Summit 2025: Toward a Positive Rural Vision, which will be held Friday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Morris. “This gathering is a space to exchange ideas, build new… Read More

Contributed photo The Frazee Gridiron Club is proud to recognize two outstanding individuals. Ann Zitzow, who has faithfully cared for football jerseys for over a decade, and Ted Anderson, who has long provided transportation for our teams. Their dedication, support, and countless behind the scenes contributions have been invaluable to our athletes, and we are… Read More

4-H youth from Becker County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show from Sept. 5-9 and Sept. 13-14. This year, over 645 youth from across the state participated in the annual event. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The annual Hairyman Festival was held in Vergas on Saturday. The event featured a large craft and vendor fair, a life-sized Jenga game which was played by Lexi, Avery and Carter Matter, food trucks including the Spanky’s food truck and live music throughout the afternoon. The day also included a chainsaw artist,… Read More

Pickleball court improvements approved and funded By Robert Williams Editor Widseth and Vergas City Engineer Blaine Green updated the Vergas City Council on the parking lot and stormwater construction currently underway between Main and Linden Streets at the latest council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19.  ¶  Much of the stormwater system was installed last week with one… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Becker County set a preliminary property tax levy increase of nine percent on Tuesday for payable taxes in 2026, according to Auditor-Treasurer Mary Hendrickson. “Well, I don’t think anyone is excited about a nine percent increase; that’s for sure,” Commissioner Barry Nelson said. “I truly believe we will be a little bit lower,… Read More

Elementary showing increases in math, reading and science By Robert Williams Editor The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released 2025 statewide assessment and accountability results in late August.  Overall, student performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) remained steady in reading and mathematics, while consistent attendance rates continued to improve across student groups.  The MCAs are state tests in… Read More

Goodbye DL Pavilion Celebration on October 11 By Robert Williams Editor District 1 Commissioner Erica Jepson reported on the latest meeting of the Housing Subcommittee regarding the future upgrades of the Maple Avenue Apartments in Frazee during the Becker County Commissioners’ board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Detroit Lakes. County Economic Development Specialist Cody Piper will be… Read More

The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Alexandria September 5-7. A total of 755 youth from 58 counties participated in the following events with 2,009 entries: Archery, 3-D Archery, BB gun, Standard Air Rifle, 3 Position Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, Muzzleloading, Trap, Silhouette, Wildlife Calling, Skillathon, and Cast… Read More