Eight online programs rank in nation’s Top 10 Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named the No. 1 Best Community College in Minnesota, and eight of the college’s online degree and certificate programs have earned national Top 10 honors, from three leading college planning websites. The Best Community College in Minnesota designation was awarded… Read More

Dr. Benita Behm, who specializes in family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes Clinic. “I am most impressed by the leadership model and employee satisfaction within Essentia Health,” Dr. Behm said of her decision to join Essentia. “I chose to practice in Detroit Lakes because it is an area I have… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum October 30, 2018 Brad Solberg recently purchased the Baldwin Agency from Bruce and Barb Jacobs. The same personalized service will continue, and Solberg is opening up more options to his clients, including health insurance for individuals and groups as well as Medicare. “We will also offer life, disability and long-term care insurance,”… Read More

At the heart of every community are its youth, and places like CornerStone: Frazee Community and Youth Project provide them the nurturing ground to thrive. From fostering skills in arts and culture to creating spaces where young minds can cook, volunteer, and learn, Cornerstone is shaping the future of Frazee and other communities like it. Lucky… Read More

Hamm wins 200-yard IM, 100-yard butterfly  By Chad Koenen Publisher Rylie Wendt took first place in the 100-yard  backstroke and Marian Martin captured the top spot in the 100-yard breaststroke in a dual against Bemidji last Tuesday night. Wendt captured the top spot by out-touching teammate Hannah Barberg by just .61 seconds. She finished with a… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Not much for police calls in this week’s report, although I do not list traffic stops that lead to warnings. There are usually another 10-12 calls relating to traffic stops per week. As for the farm, we have been busy bringing all the pairs home and hauling corn from the neighbors…. Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Sandy Oelfke, a Frazee native and 1983 graduate of Frazee-Vergas High School, has taken over the Youth Coordinator position at CornerStone Youth and Community Center and brings a wealth of experience instructing kids to the job.  ¶  Like Executive Director Mackenzie Hamm, Oelfke has a personal connection to the building that houses… Read More

Development could include 59 residential parcels By Louis Hoglund Pelican Rapids Press With a stroke of a pen, the Dunvilla area could be transformed from a place on the map into a bustling village, nestled in the Lake Lizzie-Pelican Lake area. Two residential developments, with 59 residential parcels, were approved by the Otter Tail County board Oct. 10. A… Read More

Toad Mountain made available for county ownership By Robert Williams Editor Wannigan Regional Park was discussed at the bimonthly meeting of the Becker County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 17. County Economic Development Authority chair Hank Ludtke and Creative Community Consulting owner Karen Pifher addressed the board and submitted a financial request. Pifher gave an overview of… Read More

Woman threatened to shoot another Frazee man A Frazee woman has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony threats of violence and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. According to court records, on Aug. 25, a Becker County deputy responded to a threat reported by a man who said he has lived with Cheri Lee Mayberry, 58, of Frazee…. Read More