Contributed photos Several local kids enjoyed a successful weekend of youth rifle season opener. They hunted on some friend’s property south of Rock Lake outside of Detroit lakes and with the amount of deer that they saw they were able to enjoy the nature of watching deer and successfully harvesting one of their own. McKenzie… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Coinciding events at Frazee Care Center (below left), the Boo Bash at the Event Center, sponsored by the school’s Interact Club, and holiday-themed treats at Corner Collective provided plenty of places to spend time during Halloween before and after costumed adults and children alike packed Main Avenue for United Community Bank’s Halloween… Read More

Christian-based educators in Vergas looking for more students By Robert Williams Editor An increase of local public schools providing preschool classes has created some difficulties for smaller, independent preschools, but a three-generation family in Vergas is continuing to offer a Christian-based learning environment for three-five year olds at Jesus Little Lambs Preschool (JLL). Mrs. Lois Wippich, wife of… Read More

More businesses coming to downtown building in 2025 By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee City Council finalized a tax abatement to cover expenses at Town Lake Beach, along with roofing and HVAC work at the Event Center and Liquor store during the council’s meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23. Jason Murray of David Drown Associates, Inc., explained the… Read More

Main factors were compatibility and environmental impact By Robert Williams Editor A conditional use permit application for a 25-unit commercial RV campground with 15 boat slips on Grove Lake in rural Pelican Rapids was denied unanimously by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 22. After conferring with the County Attorney Michelle Eldien, District… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Connie Lee, a fourth generation Vergas resident, was ready to make a campaign run for city council this year when her quest was sidetracked by a health scare.  She was diagnosed with a “manageable heart condition,” at nearly the same time she filled out the paperwork to get on the ballot. After talking… Read More

By Rick Schara  West Central Initiative Schools and colleges in west central Minnesota provide a multitude of learning opportunities. One of those is the “last classroom of the day”–organized sports. Researchers note that both playing and watching sports competitions provide opportunities for social interaction and help forge a sense of belonging, which, in turn, can mitigate loneliness and… Read More

Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host author visits featuring Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang at the Moorhead and Detroit Lake Public Libraries. Yang will discuss her latest books, including Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life, which chronicles her mother’s journey from wartorn Laos to a refugee camp and eventually to the United… Read More

Starting November 1, Minnesotans can sign up for 2025 health insurance through MNsure, Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace. MNsure will kick off its 12th open enrollment period—the annual opportunity for Minnesotans to shop, compare, and buy a private health plan—with more plan choices than ever. But with over 250 medical and dental plans to choose from for… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 29, 2019 The Anderson Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd wants the City of Vergas to pay twice for a job that should’ve been done once. And, the Vergas City Council has agreed. The council learned they were financially under the gun during a special meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, and… Read More