Held at local libraries July 18 and 24 Drawing is out-of-this-world! On July 18 and July 24, Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host virtual drawing classes featuring award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski. In this out-of-this world class Rick will demonstrate how to draw planets, aliens, astronauts and more! This virtual class will be offered in two… Read More

Alexandria Technical & Community College 2023-2024 Graduates More than 600 graduates were honored during the 2023-2024 academic year at Alexandria Technical & Community College. The spring commencement ceremony was held May 8, 2024 at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Frazee: • Brianna Aho; Interior Design Associate of Applied Science; Summer 2023 • Ian Cottrell; Law Enforcement Associate… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum July 9, 2019 Firefighters rushed to 601 East Main Avenue in Frazee on Tuesday, July 2 after dispatchers reported a structure was on fire. Frazee Fire Chief Joe Nelson said the call to first responders noted there was smoke coming out of the house, and shortly after visible flames were spotted on… Read More

Contributed photo Gary and Terryl Somerville’s 25-year-old French Lilac Tree is in bloom, giving travelers on Maple Avenue a unique look and a pleasant scent from the only tree of its kind in town. The blossoms will not be around for long so take a trip by and check it out. “I bet I’ve had… Read More

A 24-year-old man was found unresponsive by a citizen after swimming from shore and going underwater in Little Detroit Lake on Saturday, July 6, according to a press release from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a report that the man had disappeared underwater near the area of Zorbaz on the 400… Read More

Hansel and Gretel Theater Production coming to Vergas in July By Robert Williams Editor Vergas Mayor Julie Bruhn and Vergas Arts Club President Carol Albright continued their annual art camp on Saturday, June 15, as a way to help beautify downtown and get kids involved in doing so.  ¶  Each year’s project has a theme with kids… Read More

Stepping down to allow candidates to run for office By Robert Williams Editor Frazee Mayor Mark Flemmer officially resigned from his position at the close of the Frazee City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 12. Flemmer was 18-months into a 4-year term that was to end in December of 2026. After presiding over his final council meeting,… Read More

Froeber pushes plaque project at Big Turkey By Robert Williams Editor Frazee Community Development Corporation (FCDC) members Hank Ludtke, Polly Andersen, along with Community Club President Tom Watson discussed the handling of Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resource (LCCMR) grants with Mayor Mark Flemmer during the open forum session of the Frazee City Council meeting on Wednesday,… Read More

Blessing the community a theme for summer events By Robert Williams Editor The Vergas United Methodist Church will be hosting a free meal on Friday, June 21 starting at 5:30 p.m., as part of a busy summer of planned events. The church kicked off its summer events with a beach bible ministry that began Wednesday, June 12 and… Read More

Vergas Planning Commission discussing building permit fines By Robert Williams Editor Vergas was awarded two grants from the Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (CRSDP) Grant and Empowering Small Minnesota Communities Program to aid in making the village’s municipal buildings more efficient. “These programs are both aligned through the University of Minnesota that operate under their Extension service,” said… Read More