To the Editor, For the past 40 years conservatives in Congress have muzzled progressive actions attempting to take advantage of emerging technologies to better the lives of all our residents. The sharp divisions now existing in the House and Senate at the federal level extending to all the states has made advancements for the “common good”… Read More

To the Editor, November is national entrepreneur month, and Tuesday, Nov. 16, is National Entrepreneur Day. I write to thank and tip my hat to all entrepreneurs, whether the business is large or small; whether past, present or future. Wikipedia says that the study of entrepreneurship reaches back to the 17th and early 18th centuries in work… Read More

Now We’re Cookin’ By Barbie Porter Editor  Georgia was established as the 13th colony in 1733 and entered the union as the fourth state on Jan. 2, 1788. The earliest population data that could be found dated back to 1800. At that time, the state had 162,686 residence. In the 2020 census the state had 10.7 million people. On… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I heard somewhere that proof of insurance does not need to be in paper form and can be maintained electronically. Does that mean that each family member and myself who drives can photograph current insurance cards for our vehicles that they drive on a cell phone and that is acceptable,… Read More

5 years ago November 10, 2016 Frazee-Vergas Forum The second consecutive year of posting an operating loss at the Frazee Municipal Liquor Store set into motion a required public hearing. State law requires a public hearing on the future of a city-owned liquor store if a net loss is posted for at least two of the past… Read More

 By Delta Daggett Guest columnist The correct way of pronouncing Frazee is FRAYzee.    I once read that the most important thing  to many people is their name. They like to hear it and hear it pronounced correctly.   Delta is unusual for a human and I know of no other towns named Frazee.   Daggett is… Read More

Alan Linda Freelance Writer A Pulitzer prize-winning author said, in a book which I once read: “One cannot help admiring women for their ability to dismiss the evidence of their senses.” I say to that: Thank the Lord! If women were not able to dismiss the evidence of their senses, then: Car mechanics the world over would… Read More

To the Editor, Perham Health had been experiencing a significant rise in hospitalizations – mostly due to general increase in demand – even prior to this recent COVID-19 spike. But the fast rise in COVID-19 cases over the last two months is stretching our resources and placing an incredible stress on our healthcare staff. There are several things… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Why is it legal for trucks hauling turkeys to spread feathers everywhere? Answer: According to state law, drivers carrying turkeys do not need to provide a fencing around the vehicle to keep the feathers from escaping. Minnesota law also allows exemptions to motor vehicles operated by a farmer or the farmer’s agent… Read More

To the Editor, November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate this specialized type of care—care for the whole person, including medical, emotional, personal and spiritual care, as well as grief support for the person’s loved ones.   Hospice care impacts the lives of so many, from those who are facing… Read More