Allen Arvig, President and CEO of Arvig, has received the Leaders & Legacies award from Prairie Business magazine.   Arvig is one of eight business leaders honored in the July issue of the magazine for their career accomplishments and contributions to their companies, industries and communities.  The Leaders & Legacies award recognizes top executives throughout the upper… Read More

A total of 8,586 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 10-11, including Makayla Melvin, of Frazee, School of Med & Public Health, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant. There were two live ceremonies, one for undergraduates at Camp Randall and one for all graduate degree candidates at the Kohl Center.  Keynote speaker… Read More

Essentia Health has heard from multiple people recently who were contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone impersonating Essentia. In most instances, people reported receiving a job offer via social media. They were asked to provide personal information to advance the hiring process. It’s important to note that Essentia will never ask for personal information outside… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 23, 2019 Carl Christensen is preparing to race across the Atlantic Ocean in a row boat. “We have no sail, no motor, just oars and a four-man crew made up of all veterans,” he said. The 37-year-old is the skipper of a boat that is designed for ocean travel. His team… Read More

With summer upon us, so come the many questions about trees, shrubs, home gardens and lawns. To help answer your questions and provide helpful ideas, the Becker County Extension Service features Plant & Pest/and Gardening Clinics every Wednesday May – September from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Extension Office. Clinics start the first… Read More

Contributed photo A day that has long been in the works came to fruition Friday, July 19, when the Corner Collective Bistro, Arts & More hosted a two-day Grand Opening with live music performances and a ribbon cutting ceremony. The bistro is located on the upper level of CornerStone Community and Youth Center at 300… Read More

Photo by Robert Williams Kids spent most of Friday at Creating Community Consulting on West Main Avenue trying to stay cool on the waterslide as part of Fridays in Frazee. The events feature a variety of family friendly fun activities every Friday in Frazee throughout the summer. For more information about last Friday’s activities, check out… Read More

Frazee organization was one of 46 to receive funding By Robert Williams Editor West Central Initiative awarded $700,000 in grants to 46 organizations working across west central Minnesota, including the Frazee Community Development Corporation (FCDC) and Lakes Area Yes Network. FCDC was awarded the grant for improving the well-being of Indigenous people in the Wannigan Regional Park… Read More

Group getting creative with how to develop Sunny Acres By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA)/Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) discussed safety and parking issues at city property between Altona Square and Municipal Building Wednesday, July 10. EDA/HRA President DuWayne Ditterich and owner of the Mercantile cited numerous safety issues he has witnessed since opening… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor North River Drive resident Dennis Weidemann visited the Frazee City Council to discuss a new, but increasing problem of dust along the road that leads to Wannigan Regional Park. Increased traffic has created multiple problems with the road itself and for residents living on it. “When the wind is out of the south… Read More