Ottertail resident is in search for collectable autographs, records By Chad Koenen Publisher Dick Strand has a knack for being in the right place at the right time.  How else do you explain how a man who is originally from Madison, Minn., can chalk up the likes of Charles Lindberg as a friend, party with Ricky Nelson and meet… Read More

City council holds informational meeting for local residents By Chad Koenen Publisher With less than eight years remaining on a 30 year water service contract, the Ottertail City Council held a special information meeting on Wednesday night. The meeting was aimed at updating the public on its options for how water will be provided for the year 2029… Read More

New front facing shelves display book covers By Chad Koenen Publisher As the old saying goes, never judge a book by its cover—unless of course you are talking about a book itself.  A new look Henning School Library is hoping students do, in fact, judge a book by its cover thanks to an expansive remodeling effort over the… Read More

From 40 to 50 people attend worship at Camp Nidaros By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent During the summer of 2021 Stan Satre, 89, was the pastor for all four outdoor Sunday worship services at Camp Nidaros near Walker Lake, just down the road from the city of Ottertail. Most of the pastors who used to fill in… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Two accidents in a matter of days occurred at the same intersection in Henning last week. The first accident occurred when a Chevy Malibu, which was being driven by Abigail Rehm, age 18 of Richville, was traveling southbound on Highway 108 and collided with a 2000 Toyota Corolla, which was being driven… Read More

Town team baseball remains popular across the county By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Town baseball may be over for 2021, but fans still can enjoy America’s pastime on television. Many psychologists say that watching baseball on TV, or in person at town baseball games, is a nice diversion for 3 or so hours from all the troubles… Read More

Artist Mary Smith will host a one-day Basket Weaving workshop at the Landmark Center on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A $40 registration fee includes all materials and instruction needed to create your own 10×10” basket using natural and dyed reeds. No prior experience is necessary. Please call 548-5760 to RSVP. Our… Read More