5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum April 16, 2019 The lakes area is about to welcome its first sushi bar and hibachi grill. Steve Tucker, a 1989 Frazee High School graduate, and his wife Rayna, recently purchased the former Country Kitchen building located along U.S. Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. The sign has been removed and the interior… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Guest judges examine some of the 23 entries prior to the official tasting to determine the winner of the Maple Syrup Contest at Summers Design Center on Saturday. Face painting was a popular activity Saturday morning in Vergas during the village’s Maple Syrup Festival. The Hairyman and his thematically dressed pals were… Read More

High school marching band parades through Magic Kingdom Park By Robert Williams Editor After missing the trip in 2020, the Frazee-Vergas High School bands made a return to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando in March, along with visits to Universal Studios and the Atlantic Coach for a day at Cocoa Beach, Florida. “It was amazing. I’ve… Read More

Popular Prom Potty challenge is back for second year By Robert Williams Editor In 2023, the Frazee High School Prom Planning Committee and advisor Heather Perrine made changes to the annual spring formal and used a new and creative fundraiser to improve the event. The Traveling Prom Potty is back this year and in the first… Read More

Becker Board to discuss marijuana and comprehensive planning By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners will host a special meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 8:15 a.m., to hold discussions with White Earth Tribal Leaders in regards to marijuana, comprehensive planning and the White Earth Forest Land Transfer Legislation. The proposed Minnesota legislation involved… Read More

Cottage business taking off in first few months By Robert Williams Editor With food businesses multiplying in Frazee monthly in 2024, the latest may be the town’s best-kept secret. Josie and Matt Johnson’s 5-0 Foods provides a unique blend of sweets and freeze-dried snacks that will blow your taste buds away in a good way. Matt is… Read More

Maplewood State Park to host maple syrup demonstration By Chad Koenen Publisher The sap will be running through downtown Vergas on Saturday for one of the tastiest celebrations of the year. The annual Maple Syrup Festival will feature a 5k run, horse drawn rides and enough maple syrup to provide sticky fingers for just about everyone who… Read More

Vergas EDA/HRA discuss affordable housing with county officials By Robert Williams Editor The Economic Development Authority (EDA)/ Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) discussed “affordable housing” with Otter Tail County Community Development Director Amy Baldwin and Commissioner Wayne Johnson during the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 2. Discussions were centered around the financial conundrum that is the Sunny Oakes Development… Read More

Grant requests being accepted through May 24 The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) yesterday issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $150 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement. Requests are due Friday, May 24 at 4 p.m. Funds… Read More

Master Gardeners in Becker County have been making a difference for over 40 years. There are 26 local people who are qualified as Becker County Master Gardeners after taking a required course at the University of Minnesota. During the growing season Master Gardeners offer free Plant, Pest, and Gardening Clinics every Wednesday (May-September) from 9 am… Read More