By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The 4th of July in 1907 was very special for residents of Otter Tail County. That’s when Charles Fairbanks, who was United States vice president in service to President Theodore Roosevelt, spoke to county residents in Fergus Falls. In 1901, a trading post in Alaska was named in honor of Fairbanks… Read More
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Vice president Fairbanks visited OT County in 1907
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:15pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
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Redeveloping the downtown Henning area
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:14pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0By Chad Koenen Publisher The downtown Henning area will receive a small makeover thanks to a partnership between the City of Henning and Otter Tail County. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, which was held in the Henning Community Center, the city council heard from Farmstand co-owner Brittany Springer and Amy Baldwin from Otter Tail County… Read More
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County approves brush, weed, tree clearing
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:12pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0New York Mills county garage reroofing approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Feb. 27, awarded the 2024 County Highway Department brush, weed and tree clearing low quotes to Carr’s Tree Service, Inc., of Otter Tail city in eastern Otter Tail County. Brush control amounts to $50,365, weed control will total $38,412 and tree maintenance… Read More
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Sunshine Week celebrates access to information
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:11pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Annual celebration coincides with James Madison’s birthday By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent March 10-16 is Sunshine Week when newspapers in Minnesota and all across the nation celebrate access to public information. Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups of journalists, such as the Minnesota Newspaper Association, along with civic groups, educators, governmental officials and people in… Read More
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Enrollment begins for Walk-In Access program
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:10pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2024 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on private lands. Since 2011, the Walk-In Access program has enrolled parcels of 40 acres or larger with high-quality natural cover. Land enrolled in conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program or Reinvest in Minnesota is preferred, but is not… Read More
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County residents encouraged to lead heart-healthy lives
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:10pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Local residents stress finding a balance in diet, activity By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The key to living life to the fullest, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), is not only eating right and being active, but also getting enough sleep, managing stress and connecting socially with other people. “Taking small, positive steps can… Read More
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Alexandria-area conservation officer named CO of the Year
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:09pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mitch Lawler has been named the 2023 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance. Col. Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division, presented awards to Lawler and four other officers last month at Camp Ripley. Lawler works… Read More
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Red Cross Month kicks off to honor local heroes
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:08pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0The American Red Cross is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration to honor local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone. Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation — and each U.S…. Read More
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Unique partnership shines the light on blind spots
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:06pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0Contributed photo Blind spot education. On Friday March 1st local Semi Truck drivers visited the Henning High School Driver Education class. The focus of the class was to educate students about the dangers of sharing the road with Semi’s. Professional Drivers Eldwin Davis, Bill Brady – Ament Trucking, Devon Pickar and Lexi Pickar – Pickar… Read More
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OTC Commissioners to host open house in New York Mills
News | Published on March 12, 2024 at 12:04pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster
0County-wide event set for March 18 Otter Tail County Commissioners will host a community event at the New York Mills City Center on March 18 from 7-9 p.m. This event, which is not a board of commissioners’ meeting, offers an opportunity for residents to engage with commissioners and learn about ongoing county projects in the… Read More