Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Republican lead of the Senate Human Services Committee, joined Senate Republicans to roll out a legislative action plan to stop fraud in Minnesota’s public support services and restore accountability in state government. The plan focuses on three key objectives: stricter legislative oversight, smarter use of technology to verify services, and… Read More

The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring Lenten Fish Fries on Fridays, March 6 and March 20, from 5-7 p.m., at Holy Rosary Church Parish Center and March 13 and March 27 at Sacred Heart in Frazee.  Fish, potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, bun and dessert. All proceeds return to the community.

The Vergas Community Club will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation and Membership Mixer Thursday, March 12, from 5-7 p.m., at Loonies Pub. The club is inviting the public to join in on a fun, social evening. The Volunteer of the Year will be announced at 6 p.m.

The Detroit Lakes Public Library invites community members to discuss great books and connect with fellow readers during meetings of the library’s two Book Clubs. For those whose schedules allow for evening meetings, the library hosts the After Hours Book Club, which meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Buck… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum March 2, 2021 The Frazee Fly Girls jazz team will be making a return to the state dance competition this weekend after placing first at the section meet in Wadena last weekend. State dance for jazz is currently scheduled for Friday, March 12 at Edina High School. The high kick team also… Read More

VA Fargo Health Care System has announced it has begun infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care. These projects are part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair and improve department health care facilities in fiscal year 2026 via the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program. VA Fargo improvement projects… Read More

By Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota When a speeding drunk driver crashed into the outside seating area of the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park and killed two people and injured a dozen others in 2024, Rep. Larry Kraft began looking for ways to prevent similar incidents in the future.  Now the St. Louis Park DFLer is sponsoring… Read More

By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota Democrats at the Minnesota Capitol started a push in the second week of the legislative session to prevent gun violence, but Republicans pushed back, saying the laws would infringe on the rights of lawful gun owners and not deter criminals.  The DFL push was backed by parents and students from Annunciation Catholic… Read More

Assessments for alley, parking lot approved By Robert Williams Editor The City of Vergas’ ordinance regarding stray cats and dogs was discussed at the opening of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, after the city received multiple complaints about a dozen or more stray cats appearing on resident’s porches and around their homes.  ¶ … Read More

Contest to attract 1,000 athletes and fans to Frazee By Robert Williams Editor Hornet Track Head Coach Jim Jacobson spoke during the open forum of the Frazee City Council meeting about the upcoming True Team track meet that will be held on Tuesday, May 5. True Team is one of the largest track meets of the season,… Read More