Fisher, martin, bobcat trapping opens December 13 Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as winter begins. “Winter is a fun time to get out in the crisp air and hunt small game,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “These hunts can… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is encouraging railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties to apply for up to $4 million in state grant funding for projects that enhance freight rail service across the state. The grants aim to support initiatives that strengthen local or statewide economic development. Funding is available through the 2025 Minnesota Rail… Read More

Minnesota DNR has over $1 million in available funding for local causes The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has up to $1,060,000 available to local entities such as lake associations, watershed districts, cities, and counties, as well as Tribal governments, for the management of curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush and/or starry stonewort. Funding comes from… Read More

A benefit will be held for Pat and Debra Fink Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at the Frazee-Vergas VFW Post 7702. A silent auction will be held along with gaming and live music during an evening of support for Pat and Debra. Pat Fink Band shirts will also be available for purchase. Proceeds go towards lost… Read More

A benefit for Scott “Bubba” King will be held Saturday, December 6, from 3-7 p.m., at the Vergas Event Center. Proceeds from the free-will dinner, silent auction, horse races, and raffle will support the King family. Bubba was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic NSCLC Adenocarcinoma.  On Friday, Oct. 10, an X-ray revealed  a mass in his upper… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 1, 2020 While people cope with the changed world as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to run its course, the area pounds also had to make changes to daily routines. Alyssa Cahoon, the shelter manager for the Humane Society of the Lakes, emphasized the opportunity to adopt and volunteer are still available…. Read More

Three branches of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library will each receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Top left: Senior Emersyn Wake, center, playing reporter Katherine discusses her plan for a city-wide newsie strike to Jack Kelly, (Simon LaSart), and photographer Darcy, (Aubrey Aho). Top right: The cast of newsies finished “Seize the Day” with a victorious pose during Sunday’s final performance of News-ies, Jr., at the Frazee-Vergas High… Read More

The preliminary deer harvest numbers are closing in on the 2024 total of 170,679 harvested last year. As of Wednesday, Nov. 26, this year’s total is at 166,176 deer with nearly 60 percent of that total being male adults (99,455). Female adults make up 28.6 percent of the harvest (47,525), while male juveniles totaled 10,982 (6.61… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Above: Mrs. Claus and Santa were on hand for photo opportunities and to hand out treats to kids during Vergas’ Merry Small Town Christmas celebration on Saturday, Nov. 29. Right: Holiday gifts of all kinds were available in town and around the Vergas area as the Small Town Christmas celebration focuses on… Read More