From my desk Bob Williams One of the first questions I got from someone outside of the Frazee-Vergas area after taking over editor duties here was, “There can’t be a lot going on over there to report on, is there?” On the contrary, there is plenty to report and one thing that has really stood out to… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As if it isn’t bad enough that this winter of 21-22 has come at us time and again with a kick-butt-and-take-no-hostages attitude, it now seems determined to last forever. Driveways all over are shrieking their outrage. Sidewalks scream obscenities, demand better shovels more often. Vehicles drink more and demand less salt… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have heard some talk about HEAT patrols that the State Patrol is a part of. Can you explain what this is? Answer: HEAT stands for Highway Enforcement for Aggressive Traffic (HEAT). Motorists will see a significant State Patrol presence on freeways around the state through August as troopers focus on… Read More

We are so happy with the turnout at the benefit. Words do not express all the Thank You’s we owe you for your generosity. Your support (spiritually, emotionally, and financially) is so appreciated, but more than anything, your love is lifting us up.  This rocky road we are traveling is easier to walk with the support… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen If riding a bull is the most exciting 8 seconds in sports—Easter egg hunts could be the most exciting 5 minutes of the spring.  On Saturday, Dani, the girls and I attended three different Easter egg hunts in the area for the newspaper. It’s our annual Saturday of Easter tradition and… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A recent trip to my snowy mailbox down at the end of the driveway produced a letter from the Jury Summons Processing Center for this county. Oh for joy: A summons for jury duty. I’ve never served on a jury. I know without being told that jury duty is nothing like… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I’ve noticed you use the word “crash” and not the word “accident” when talking about incidents while on the radio. T.V. and the newspaper. Why is that? Answer: I’d be glad to talk about this as I am passionate about this topic and it is certainly intentional.  The spark for this issue… Read More

From my Desk Bob Williams Taking over editor duties at the Frazee-Vergas Forum continues somewhat of a family legacy in this area.  I might be a familiar face to some from covering sports for newspapers in both Perham and Detroit Lakes the past decade. If that does not ring a bell, countless area graduates knew my father… Read More

To the Editor, Minnesota has a massive state government surplus of approximately $10 billion and our state’s citizens are among the nation’s highest taxed at a time we’re all looking for some relief. People are paying increased costs at the gas pump, at the grocery store, on their energy bills and pretty much everywhere else these days… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda A recent letter from the Wadena County Historical Society’s Lina Belar began: “You are part of a colorful and fascinating history…” It goes on to say: “You are a part of a wave of young dreamers who set their sights on a new way of life, owning a piece of land… in… Read More