By Robert Williams Editor The City of Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) met for the final time this year on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the new Vergas Government Services building. The HRA board discussed a change made regarding the lots on Eva Street and Dianne Avene. The Otter Tail County HRA has requested… Read More

Walking the halls of a high school can be a challenge for anyone, but it can be even harder for students to walk for the very first time. Entering ninth grade is a challenge from navigating a new school, facing intimidating upperclassmen, along with changes to the teenage body. The counseling staff at Perham High… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 25, 2018 Sometimes one only needs time on their hands to discover a talent. Such was the case for Eleanor Jane of Osage. The established author began penning her first novel in 2010, after she found herself unemployed. “When I wasn’t looking for work, I was bored,” Jane recalled. “I’m not… Read More

TEAM Industries is a total solutions provider in drivetrain product design applications. They take power and put it to work on the ground, quietly and efficiently. TEAM prides itself on capabilities that include research and development, design, engineering, rapid prototyping, testing, vertically integrated manufacturing, and assembly. TEAM completes its services with commodity management and sales… Read More

Vergas first-grader aiming to release more than 300 next year By Robert Williams Editor After spending years on the endangered species list over the past decade, migratory Monarch Butterflies have made a rebound and Jaxon Schrupp of Vergas has been making his own efforts to aid in the resurgence of the popular flying insect. Schrupp, 7, is a… Read More

School levy sees a drop of 3 percent By Robert Williams Editor High school principal Jason Smith invited FFA advisor Trescha Mitchell and a team of four FFA members to speak on their recent trip to the 96th annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis during the monthly school board meeting on Monday, Dec. 11. Eighth-grader… Read More

LifeVac anti-choking devices now in 10 establishments By Robert Williams Editor The Candor, Dora and Hobart Township-Vergas Fire Department recently donated anti-choking devices to 10 area establishments that serve food from churches to restaurants in the Vergas area. “We wanted to distribute them to have another option when the Heimlich Maneuver doesn’t work,” Vergas Fire Department First… Read More

New County Assessor Tony Vigen introduced By Robert Williams Editor “They’ve done some amazing feats,” Sheriff Todd Glander said. “They never give up; it’s pretty amazing.” Glander cited numerous instances of K9 Cooper and his handler Cody Bouchie tracking down felons on the run around the region. “This team is known pretty much in the northwest region of Minnesota;… Read More

Becker County is proud to recognize accomplishments made by the youth and adult volunteers in the 4-H program throughout the last year. Each year, 4-H members are asked to complete records of their projects, highlighting goals set and accomplished, ideas for next year, as well as income and expense reports. The Basic Division is for youth… Read More

Legislature’s investments result in banner year of project selections By Robert Williams Editor Developer Josh Hanson of Vergas was granted funding of $116,232 to develop six new housing units as one of the Minnesota Housing selected funding recommendations announced on Friday, Dec. 15. Hanson is currently developing the Lawrence Lake Acres project, one that he has called… Read More