The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced a new workshop series to help individuals unlock their storytelling potential. The Cultural Center will host “Storytelling: From Beginning to End” Wednesday workshop series and competition event beginning Aug. 21 and culminating on Oct. 2. Are you passionate about storytelling? Whether you’re intrigued by real-life narratives or… Read More

Wild Wednesdays 10 a.m., through August 28. Explore the world of Nature with your child during this hour-long adventure for 3–7-year-olds. Listen to a story, go for a hike, make a craft. Space is limited. Registration required for these free programs. Save a spot for your child at www.eventbrite.com   Sunday, Aug., 2 p.m. Movie: American Ocelot Dive… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum August 20, 2019 The Frazee City Council accepted a $750 donation from the Frazee Lions to purchase and install frisbee golf equipment at Lions Park. During the Frazee City Council’s monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, Councilman Mike Sharp explained the course layout is being reviewed as there may be Native American… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen, contributed Wolf Lake came alive over the weekend for the annual Wolf Lake Harvest Festival. The weekend featured everything from a kiddie tractor pull to a parade (above and below), mud run, car show (medium right) and street dance. More results and information about Wolf Lake Harvest Festival will be featured in… Read More

Anderson organizing to benefit Vergas merchants By Robert Williams Editor There were 68 dogs in the running for the coveted National Wiener Dog championship and Fargo’s Big Mac was a first-time winner Saturday morning in front of a record-sized crowd at the Vergas ballfields. The always popular Looney Days attraction filled up early and cool temperatures made for pleasant… Read More

Wirth sweeps title, talent and Miss Congeniality By Robert Williams Editor Neveah Wirth was crowned as the 2024 Miss Frazee Outstanding Teen during Turkey Days and won the crown by exhibiting her natural talents. Competing in her first pageant ever, the 14-year-old, incoming freshman at Frazee-Vergas High School took home two essay scholarships and with the crown… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County proposed Toad Mountain project was discussed at the latest board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with no decisions or resolutions made on the project. The discussion came one day after a special meeting of the Toad Lake Township, which produced a nearly unanimous, but unofficial vote against the… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor If you ask the residents of Toad Lake Township if they are interested in Becker County’s Toad Mountain Regional Park proposal the answer is a resounding “no.” The property that is proposed to become Toad Mountain Regional Park is 253-acres and encompasses two parcels on a scenic and minimally developed lake located midway… Read More

Contributed photo A fresh coat of paint was being applied to 109 West Main Avenue Thursday, Aug. 8, as preparations continue to open the new consignment shop later this summer.

By Robert Williams Editor For the second straight month, the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) / Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) discussed parking issues at city property between Altona Square and the municipal building, this time with parking of the Bookmobile. City staff received a complaint, despite the Bookmobile only being in Vergas every other Thursday for a… Read More