Meeting to be held on March 31 at Henning Community Center Residents are invited to a community open house hosted by the Otter Tail County Commissioners on March 31 from 7-9 p.m. at the Henning Community Center at 607 Second Street. This informal event offers an opportunity to connect with county commissioners, ask questions, and learn… Read More

Nearly 360 new housing units, 85 rehabbed housing units constructed in 2024 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Tuesday morning, March 11, heard good news about county efforts to assist communities and rural areas in Otter Tail County with housing, day care initiatives and broadband (internet). Providing the annual report was Amy Baldwin, Otter… Read More

Otter Tail, Wilkin Counties discuss establishing community health board By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on March 11, approved a new position, Otter Tail County Finance Director. This action followed a recommendation from the county Finance, Property and License Management Committee. The county commissioners agreed that adding a Finance Director will ensure that the county is… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher With a group of residents from across the globe, Lumière Cabaluna Goeden couldn’t help but to hold back a smile as she officially became a citizen of a country she has called home for approximately seven years. As she took her oath of allegiance, Goeden was joined by her husband Matt and… Read More

Contributed photo Stella Iliff, who is the daughter of James and Jessica Iliff of rural Henning, advanced to the national hoop shoot contest on Saturday after hitting 21-25 free throws to win the multi-state regional contest in Iowa City, Iowa. An eighth grade student at Henning School, Iliff will compete at the national hoop shoot… Read More

Answering a much needed call in Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Being successful in attracting a pastor to a church in a rural area is challenging these days. Such was the case for Zion Lutheran Church of Amor. Chris Mathiason was installed as pastor at Zion Lutheran in January 2025. He previously served… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 11, reported one injury in a traffic accident at the intersection of Highways 8 and 67, north of New York Mills. The accident took place at 10:17 a.m. Deputies said tires of a trailer caught the shoulder of the road. The driver of a truck over corrected… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Voters from across the region turned out to vote at the local township elections during Minnesota Township Day last Tuesday for their annual elections. Though many races were uncontested, some townships saw an uptick in numbers with multiple candidates. In Deer Creek Township, Cheri Kopveiler was re-elected for a two-year term as treasurer… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is postponing the elk research project in northwest Minnesota due to scheduling delays and unfavorable conditions to safely and successfully capture and collar elk. Capture efforts were planned for January 2025, when temperature and snow conditions are typically optimal for spotting and capturing elk. Scheduling delays by the contracted helicopter… Read More

Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest two walleye daily during the upcoming open water season, which begins on Saturday, May 10, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 30. Harvested walleye must be 17 inches or greater, and only one of them can be over 20 inches. Following years of restrictive regulations, the… Read More