Photo by Robert Williams, contributed The Lion Heart Experience, out of Detroit, Mich., returned to Frazee with stops at Perham High School and Detroit Lakes High School, showcasing a multi-state collaboration with Northern Lights Dance Academy. Founder and lead presenter Joe Vercellino and lead artist Tae Sosa debuted their newest song “Cold Streets” with NLDA dancers… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Patricia and Mike Melander, of Melander Trucking, made their annual stop in Frazee with the Santa Truck Thursday, Dec. 14. Unusually warm temperatures in the 40’s brought out a big crowd of kids young and old to mingle with a cast of holiday characters from the Grinch to the Cat in the… Read More

Audit finds reduced percentage of food waste The Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department held its fifth waste audit of residential garbage last week. Past waste audits were held in 2015 prior to single-sort recycling being implemented in Fergus Falls and Perham, and following that in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. More than 20 people participated in… Read More

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