Becker County 4-H held their Annual Achievement Awards Program. The 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… Read More

Contributed photo Roger Boe and Sharon Guck gave poinsettias to the residents of the Frazee Care Center on Monday, December 8.

Jonas Allen Zion, 37 of Frazee, has been charged with felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Becker County District Court. The charge included the victim being under age 13 and the actor more than 36 months older. In Minnesota, sexual contact with a person under the age of 13 by an actor who is more than 36… Read More

Eagle Lake Park sale closing in the near future By Robert Williams Editor The finalization of the sale of Eagle Lake Park took another step toward closing. City Administrator Stephanie Poegel reported that court action on the sale of the park was to conclude last week, according to City Attorney Patrick A. Bakken.  Bakken will be contacting the… Read More

Recently, a board member from the Veterans Golf Classic presented a check for $7,000 to the Recreation Department at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home. Over the course of a year, residents participate in over 250 activities which range from day trips, events, entertainers, youth sporting events, breakfast and lunch outings, and weekly activities such as… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the North and North Central frost zones at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Vehicles will be allowed… Read More

Fresh curricula from partnership with Green Flower Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has expanded its online cannabis career certificate offerings through its partnership with Green Flower, a national leader in cannabis education.  The college has announced updates to its original three certificate programs and launched three new options, doubling the number of cannabis… Read More

5 years ago Frazee-Vergas Forum December 15, 2020 After more than 30 years serving in city government, Vergas Mayor Dean Haarstick adjourned his last monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Vergas City Clerk Julie Lammers didn’t let him go without a well-deserved pat on the back. She recalled many times of which he “went above and beyond… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Leni Greenwood turned the tables on Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday by giving the pair a cup her mom made the for pair. Leni made sure to inspect the cup and straw while visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of the Merry Frazee Christmas on Saturday. For more pictures… Read More

Sgros bringing experience to already successful business By Robert Williams Editor Missy and Brailee Sgro, a mother and daughter team who run McKinley Nutrition in Detroit Lakes, are bringing their combined experience and a new look to downtown Frazee when they open Sting Nutrition at the site of the former Healthy Hornet in January. Brailee has worked… Read More