By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners heard a review of the DWI Court, in its 17th year, and the Drug Court, in its fourth year. Success with both programs was pointed out by Coordinator Tria Mann on Tuesday, Oct. 8, during the commissioners’ meeting at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. These courts,… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Henning kindergarten students received a special guest on Friday morning as local firefighters visited the school as part of Fire Prevention Week. Students were able to see the inside of a fire truck, as well as spray a fire hose. 

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Manufacturing provides close to 4,000 highly skilled, well-paying jobs in Otter Tail County which significantly contributes to the county’s high standard of living. County commissioners point out that there are close to 86 manufacturing companies in the county, making a wide range of products. To that end county commissioners, on Oct…. Read More

A semi-load of municipal solid waste delivered to the Dakota Landfill in Gwinner, N.D., was flagged in a routine waste screening process for suspected hazardous medical waste.   The waste load came from the Otter Tail County Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 275 Airport Road in Fergus Falls.   The load was returned to the Transfer… Read More

Otter Tail County resident could be out as much as $20,000 in scam attempt By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Oct. 8, reported one injury in a roadway accident at a location known as Cabbage Corner northeast of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1. The accident took place at 10:27 a.m. A 77-year-old male… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sarah Psick has again been contracted by the county board for lobbying assistance at the Minnesota State Legislature. She is the owner of Psick Capitol Solutions and launched her St. Paul business after working as government relations director for a Twin Cities law firm. “Sarah navigates the state legislature very well,… Read More

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, has awarded Otter Tail County with the distinguished Seven Seals Award in recognition of its exceptional support for service members of the Guard and Reserve. This prestigious award acknowledges the county’s commitment to fostering a supportive work environment for military personnel… Read More

Local residents hoping to contribute to the recovery efforts of the hurricanes in Florida.  According to Otter Tail County Emergency Manager Patrick Waletzko, offered these tips for contributing to the hurricane relief efforts:  • Make monetary donations to trusted organizations is the best way to donate. • Cash is efficient, flexible to use, and requires no packaging or transportation…. Read More

Eastwood graduates from Northwest Technical College Suzanne Eastwood, Ottertail, has graduated from Northwest Technical College and was recognized during its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony.   Eastwood earned an Associate of Science in Nursing.   Located in Bemidji, Minn., NTC-Bemidji’s Technical College is a member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State. Learn more at ntcmn.edu. Angell graduates from Bemidji State Joseph… Read More

Join bus driver and tour guide Scott Hart for a fun treasure hunt trip to Detroit Lakes on Sunday, Oct. 27, where participants will search for five supersized trolls, a villainous Golden Rabbit, and two magic mirror portals, created by recycling artist Thomas Dambo.  The adventure involves outdoor hiking, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and… Read More