Program will offer tax rebates for new homes By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Ottertail has big plans for a new property tax rebate program within the community. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Ottertail City Council formally approved a new property tax rebate program that the city council hopes will continue a strong… Read More

OtterDazzle to include fireworks By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning will become a bit brighter on Saturday as one of the largest lighted parades will roll through town and kick off a festive holiday season.  The annual Henning Santa Day event will be held in Henning on Saturday and feature events from morning until well after the sun… Read More

Savings created by a camera and taser combination package By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons introduced a 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., of Scottsdale, Ariz., to maintain dash cameras, body cameras and taser devices as one package for the price of $3,126, 368.  “To get on a contract for 10 years we will… Read More

Contributed photos Jennifer Haugdahl’s first graders celebrated Thanksgiving by creating turkey cookies, dressing up like Pilgrims and Native Americans, and performing their Thanksgiving poem for other elementary classes prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. 

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A 55-year-old woman from Sebeka, northeast of New York Mills in Wadena County, lost her life in a traffic accident early in the morning hours of Nov. 27 between New York Mills and Perham. The victim was identified as Rebecca Ann Shahin. The fatal accident took place at the intersection of… Read More

Fire destroys home near Battle Lake on November 25 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 17, reported items taken from two vehicle on 428th Street south of Big Pine Lake near Perham. The thefts took place late in the evening of Nov. 16 or the early morning hours of Nov. 17. Firearms and wallets… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent It was a challenge for residents of Old Clitherall who, in 1865, established the first non-Native American settlement in what became Otter Tail County three years later, in 1868. Many county residents appreciate learning about life in this area of Otter Tail County close to 160 years ago. They were Cutlerites… Read More

Contributed photo Eight people were inducted into the Henning National Honor Society on Monday, Nov. 25. The ceremony was held in the school library. The new members will join existing members Teigan Bjerke, Tiffany Weber, Dawson Misegades and Lila Thorson. Members of the Henning National Honor Society include: front row: Isabelle Godding, Monica Hansen, Myiesha… Read More

Distinction comes from Minnesota Association of Small Cities The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each year to state legislators who show strong leadership in supporting city leaders’ ability… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, will feature a new location and pair of bald eagles when it goes live Thursday. The original EagleCam will also remain on during the coming season. The new camera will focus on the nesting behavior of a breeding… Read More