5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 8, 2019 Wolf Lake resident Terry Beck knows how important grieving the loss of a loved one is, and how hard it can be for children. “When I was 12 my sister died,” Beck recalled. “She was 21. She had complications from childbirth. The baby had its chord wrapped around its… Read More

Schoeneberger graduates from Marquette University This past summer, Paul Schoeneberger of Vergas graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schoeneberger earned a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,600 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition… Read More

Induction ceremony held on Saturday in Frazee Four new inductees into the Frazee-Vergas High School Hall of Fame were honored during a special ceremony on Saturday night in Frazee. The induction ceremony, which honored Luke Pfeifer, Alexis Tappe, the 1999 Frazee Hornet wrestling team and the 1983 Frazee girls basketball team, was held at the… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: The Hornet varsity football team improved to 3-3 overall with a 26-24 win over the Roseau Rams on Friday night. With the win, the Hornets are still in contention for a home playoff game. Right: Homecoming Queen Hailee Olson and King Carter Sonnenberg toss candy to kids during Friday’s parade. Middle… Read More

Becker County Board recently declined to pursue new regional park at Toad Mountain By Robert Williams Editor After voting unanimously to not pursue the purchase of the Toad Mountain project at the September 17 Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting, the county has decided to put the project back on the commissioners’ agenda to discuss potentially receiving… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Kids were able to learn some old school skills during a traditional rope making session at the Vergas ballfield during the 3rd Hairyman Festival Saturday afternoon. For more pictures and information about the Hairman Festival in Vergas check out page 14.

MnDOT approves downtown Frazee park mural, kiosk By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee Economic Development Authority and City Administrator Stephanie Poegel continue to work on the Frazee city sign on U.S. Highway 10 eastbound. Plans are to replace the older sign with one that matches the sign on westbound Highway 10 at the Otter Tail County… Read More

Shannon signing copies at The Backyard Station in Frazee Oct. 5 By Robert Williams Editor Terry Shannon always wanted to work in law enforcement and he has detailed a quarter-century from a beat cop in Moorhead to County Sheriff and Perham’s Chief of Police with tales that stretch from the hilarious to “scary as hell” in his new… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council unanimously passed a resolution to acquire $500,000 for capital improvements to the East Main project, the Event Center and Liquor Store roofs, along with including the construction of the new beach house at Town Lake Beach. Jason Murray of David Drown Associates, Inc., described to the council how the… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Frazee-Vergas High School announced this year’s Homecoming Court on Monday, Sept. 26, including freshman, sophomore and junior royalty and senior candidates for King and Queen. Front row: Sophomore royalty Ayden Grossman and Lauryn Schmid; Freshman royalty Selah Wutzke and hudson Baumgart; Junior royalty Rylee Stock and Jonah Sharp. Back row: Senior King… Read More