Richard Blauert, of Dent, was diagnosed with cardiac problems while undergoing a routine colonoscopy which led to two open heart surgeries. Blauert is now in a long-term care facility fighting infections and trying to heal from complications resulting from surgery.  Family and friends are hosting a fundraiser to help him recover from months of lost wages… Read More

During this short month of February, Vitalant urges all donors, especially type O donors, to give blood and help keep the supply for patients from falling short. The Vergas Blood Drive will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for blood donations…. Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 2, 2021 Frazee High School kids are heading back to class just like the good old days. The district started the year with elementary kids attending in person classes and a hybrid system at the high school. The hybrid system split students into groups. Karen Mitchell’s phone rang in the early hours… Read More

M State announces fall 2025 academic honors Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) named 682 students to its President’s List and 699 students to its Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Students on the President’s List earned a grade point average of 4.0 while completing a minimum of six college-level credits and 75% of… Read More

The Frazee Fly Girls competed in the Heart of the Lakes Conference Championships on Tuesday, Jan. 27 after two rescheduling attempts due to weather.  The Varsity Jazz team finished third with a new season high score of 288 points. Highest scoring categories were difficulty in choreography, difficulty in skills, and overall routine effectiveness. Finishing in first… Read More

Vergas mayor highlights the benefit of several grants last year By Robert Williams Editor Vergas Mayor Julie Bruhn gave a progress review of the city’s comprehensive plan and many successes at the end of the Vergas City Council meeting during her State of Vergas address Tuesday, Jan. 20. In 2025, resilience was a focus added to the planning,… Read More

Council backs EDA/HRA daycare project By Robert Williams Editor Vergas Liquor Store Manager Kyle Theisen stressed declining liquor sales during his annual report to the Vergas City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The store currently employs two full-time employees and two part-time employees. “Sales have decreased from 2025 versus 2024,” Theisen said. “Fortunately, it’s not just us, but… Read More

Vergas eligible for a fire hall upgrade By Robert Williams Editor West Central Initiative (WCI) Energy and Adaptation Planner Griffin Peck discussed both the current solar project at the Vergas Event Center and another solar opportunity for the city. There have been delays with the contractor’s installation of solar panels and batteries. The current delays will last… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher There’s far more to building a Habitat for Humanity home than simply hammering nails, raising walls and putting down new flooring. Those are, of course, important skills for building crews and volunteers to possess, but Habitat for Humanity homes are more than just walls and a yard, they are about a community… Read More

By Trescha Mitchell FFA Advisor Frazee-Vergas FFA Chapter member Brady Mitchell, of Detroit Lakes, was this year’s recipient of the 2026 heifer through the North American South Devon Association Youth Experience Program.  Mitchell was presented the heifer at the 2026 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. This heifer was donated by Walnut Grove Farm & CS… Read More