Emergency blood shortage in effect The Vergas Lions will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Vergas Event Center. The Event Center will be open from noon – 7 p.m., for blood donations. This is the first of three blood drives held by the Vergas Lions each year. To make an appointment… Read More

Countryside Barn in Perham will be hosting the Empowering Kids annual event Puzzlepalooza Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Countryside Barn is located at 48174 County Highway 53 in rural Perham. Cost is $50 per person, which includes brunch, mimosas (or other drink), and a puzzle for the team. Cash prizes: • 4-Person Team: 1st… Read More

Area students named to NDSU Dean’s List  Congratulations to the 4,111 North Dakota State University students who earned places on the fall 2023 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify. Frazee: Evenson, Bailey B. – Nursing Nelmark, Matthew Jacob – Computer Engineering… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum January 22, 2019 Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes may be a month away, but students of Frazee High School are already signed up to create snow sculptures. During the monthly board meeting on Monday, Jan. 14, Frazee High School Principal Anna Potion reported artistic students in ceramics will busiest the neighboring city… Read More

Peterson’s ‘What’s best for Frazee’ axiom being put to work By Robert Williams Editor Grocery shoppers have been affected by inflation the past few years and so have grocery stores. Fortunately, for Frazee Family Foods owners Heath and Laura Peterson, the town has continued to support their store. “This one is consistent and to be honest the people… Read More

Serene setting makes for comfy appointments for a pet By Robert Williams Editor Michelle and Wes Nelson have a serene farm just west of Vergas and have recently opened Unleashed Dog Grooming on their property near Hook Lake. Michelle is taking appointments and running her new dog salon full-time after a three-year test run. Nelson has been… Read More

Local Stand by Me charity the beneficiary By Robert Williams Editor Frazee-Vergas junior and current Miss Frazee Teen Sophia Strand and her basketball teammates from both the boys and girls teams will be hosting the fifth annual Hornets Hoops & Hope fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 27. “It’s just a big fundraiser for the Stand By Me foundation that… Read More

Housing and zoning top priorities By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas Economic Development Authority/Housing Redevelopment Authority began 2024 without President Kevin Zitzow since the committee was first established in 2015. Zitzow reached his term limit in December and can return after a one-year absence. The group welcomed new member Paul Sonnenberg, a Vergas resident widely known as… Read More

New officers elected for 2024 school board By Robert Williams Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board honored Elementary School Custodian and Maintenance worker Jim Ueke, who retired at the end of 2023 after serving the district in many different capacities for 14 years. “He carried a forklift license for us, which was very valuable; a boiler license, trained… Read More

Otter Tail County Public Health was recently awarded a four-year Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The grant will focus on coordinating and evaluating a comprehensive community approach to suicide prevention.  Over the next four years, Otter Tail County Public Health, in collaboration with community members and partners, will plan and… Read More