Richard West, Otter Tail County’s long serving county engineer, will be retiring. West, a graduate of North Dakota State University with a degree in civil engineering, began his career with Otter Tail County 30 years ago as the county engineer. “In my career here, under Rick’s supervision, he always brought a big picture perspective,” said Chris McConn,… Read More

The Viking Library is sending out the new bookmobile into the communities it serves, including Vergas.  The new bookmobile has murals painted on it and many other updated features. It will visit Vergas from 1:15-2:15 p.m. on June 10 and 24, and at the same times on July 8 and 22 and August 5 and 19. The… Read More

5 years ago June 16, 2016 Frazee- Vergas Forum The BackYard Station will be closing in July according to Roger Boe. Boe broke the news at the monthly Frazee City Council meeting on June 13 after he addressed the council about a lack of support for the business community. Boe said he’s had his popular store on Main… Read More

The Knights of Columbus hosted its annual fish dinner during lent at the Sacred Catholic Heart Church in Frazee with a drive-thru format. The opportunity to grab a to-go meal is scheduled to happen next on Friday, March 26 starting at 5 p.m. All are welcome.

By Chad Koenen Publisher Frazee improved to 5-6 overall and fell to 2-5 in the Heart O’ Lakes Conference, as the Hornets split a pair of games last week.  On Tuesday the Hornets defeated Wadena-Deer Creek by a score of 77-59, before falling to Barnesville by a score of 79-54 in HOL action on Friday night. This week… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor The Frazee-Vergas School Board was informed the first round of COVID-19 salvia testing was performed at Frazee Elementary.   During the monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, Frazee-Vergas School District Superintendent Terry Karger said the testing went well. He said the plan is to offer the saliva test for free for staff on… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor “Instead of being naughty, these elves are good,” Bauk said. “They report to Santa about all the good things the kids do. They also love sugar and Christmas cookies.” Elves on the Shelf may be popular, but the ordinariness of main stream inspired KJ Bauck to create Designer Elf. The former Frazee resident… Read More