The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada. Canada Border Services Agency’s Memorandum D19-8-5 says travelers towing or transporting boats, trailers and water-related equipment at any border crossing must ensure that these items are free of AIS;… Read More

The Minnesota Beef Council, in partnership with the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Top of the Class program—a year-long professional development opportunity designed to build confident, effective advocates for the beef industry. Applications opened July 1 and will be accepted through September 4, 2025. Participants selected for this unique program… Read More

Widseth is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking a golden milestone since it was first created in 1975 by civil engineers Dick Widseth, Howard Smith, and Don Nolting in Crookston, Minn. The original mission of Widseth Smith Nolting, now known simply as Widseth, was to meet the engineering needs of rural communities like Crookston. Since… Read More

Ratz earns academic honors at UND More than 1,600 University of North Dakota (UND) students, including Elsie Ratz of Frazee, have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester President’s Roll of Honor. To qualify for the UND President’s Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 7, 2020 Sophia Strand was presented a national award for her community service, a journey she began several years ago. The 13-year-old received The Prudential Spirit of Community Award on June 4. She explained that typically the award is presented in front of the student body at one’s school before the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Frazee Legion Post 15 dropped a pair of one-run games to Wadena last Monday night.  In the opening game of the night, Post 15 broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth inning when Asher Blaine scored on a Drew Mekalson sacrifice fly to right field to make the score… Read More

By Perham Public Schools Longtime Perham Yellowjacket Head Cross Country Coach Jeff Morris will have to make room in his trophy case for another prestigious honor. It was announced by the Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Association that Morris will be inducted into its Hall of Fame on Sunday,  July 20 at its ceremony at 4 p.m.    “When… Read More

GreenStep City recognized for work to conserve resources  The City of Vergas received an award for achieving Steps 1 and 2 in the Minnesota GreenStep program. Vergas is one of 154 participating cities and Tribal nations in the 15-year-old challenge, assistance, and recognition program. “This award shows community members and other cities across Minnesota that the… Read More

Vergas Lion and past District Governor Jay Norby was awarded the Ambassador of Good Will Award at a presentation in Las Vegas, Nevada at the USA Lions Summit on June 29, 2025. The Ambassador of Good Will is the highest, most prestigious award presented by Lions International. It is given to members who have distinguished themselves… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Hundreds came out to celebrate Jay Estenson and The Yak Shack Beauty Salon and Tanning’s 50 year anniversary on Tuesday, July 1 in downtown Frazee. A meal was provided, along with treats from Frazee’s soon-to-be-open businesses Mama’s Pizzeria N’ Scoops and Home Sweet Bakehouse, along with entertainment provided by Tim Eggebraaten. Estenson… Read More