Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA), with gratitude for a special appropriation from the State of Minnesota, is pleased to announce the selected grant recipients for the Rural Capacity Program.  This initiative, designed to foster economic development in cities with populations under 3,000 in Greater Minnesota, aims to support communities facing challenges related to staff capacity,… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum February 12, 2019 Curious goat inspires children’s book—As Georgia Nagel made her rounds caring for family pets, she was struck with inspiration. “One of my many clients has a goat named Maurice,” the rural Frazee resident said. “He got into a delivery truck and that started my imagination.” A story developed in… Read More

CLC announces fall honors lists Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2023 fall semester honors lists.  The President’s List includes 369 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 341 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74 while enrolled… Read More

Entrepreneur talks housing, business By Robert Williams Editor As an owner of multiple businesses in Frazee, along with being a member of the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Heath Peterson has a front row seat to the business and housing climate in town. Having been a heavily-involved for a decade-and-a-half, Peterson has been a part of the uphill… Read More

City soliciting proposals from comp study By Robert Williams Editor City Engineer Chris Thorson gave an extensive preview of the next big road construction project coming to Frazee. Ulteig Engineers have completed a report to the proposed improvement of East Main Avenue, between the Otter Tail River bridge crossing and northeast to the south line of Trunk… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Visitors to the Vergas Liquor Store will see a friendly and well-known face on their next visit. Manager Kyle Theisen’s recommendation to hire Connie Lee as a part-time liquor store clerk was approved unanimously at a special meeting of the City Council Friday, Jan. 26.

Future lakeshore permitting changes discussed By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Planning Commission approved the final plat for Lawrence Lake Acres and will send it for approval at the next city council meeting. No significant changes were made to the preliminary plat that was approved a year ago. A portion of lot one was donated to the… Read More

First college in Greater Minnesota to offer cannabis education Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has announced a new collaboration with cannabis education and training leader Green Flower to offer three new certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in the cannabis industry. M State is the first two-year college in Greater Minnesota,… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension Office welcomes Rachel (Johnson) Wahlstrom to the West Otter Tail County (WOTC) Extension team. As a former Otter Tail County 4-H member, Wahlstrom will return to the program as an Extension Educator to lead a range of 4-H Youth Development programs. Her primary role as an Extension Educator will be… Read More

Frazee man sentenced to 60 months in jail Allen Ronald King of Frazee was sentenced for the crime of felon in possession of a firearm, a felony. A separate felony charge of receiving stolen property was dropped in a plea agreement. According to Becker County District Court records, law enforcement received a report of a man with… Read More