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  • Enhancing Ottertail one bid at a time

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:36pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Annual Ottertail Community Auction set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher Over the past 15 years the Ottertail Community Auction has become much more than an event to simply pass time on a warm July evening. It has become a place where a person can go fishing on the bottom of a beer bottle, race a… Read More

  • Deer Creek to seek grant for lead line project

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:35pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    City to inspect lead service lines By Chad Koenen Publisher A new requirement by the United States Environmental Protection Agency will result in an expansive inspection project for municipal water companies across the country. The City of Deer Creek is no exception as they will need to complete and submit a lead service line inventory by October… Read More

  • New walking path continues to take shape in Ottertail

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:30pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Tyler Wohlers Trail receives additional funding, expected to be constructed in 2023 By Chad Koenen Publisher Construction on the long-awaited Tyler Wohlers Trail near Ottertail is expected to take place next year. The trail will essentially connect the boat landing and fishing pier south of town to the heart of Ottertail. The trail will follow Highway 78… Read More

  • WCCO-TV makes a visit to Phelps Mill in OTC

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:30pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent When you first arrive at Phelps Mill you hear the rush of the Otter Tail River,” said John Lauritsen, on assignment for a “Finding Minnesota” segment for WCCO-TV, based in the Twin Cities.  ¶  Each week Lauritsen seeks out what he considers one of Minnesota’s “hidden gems.” On June 21… Read More

  • Relay for Life set for Friday in Perham

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:28pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Simpson, Bovendam named honrary co-chairs When asked how they feel about being asked to be an Honorary Co-Chair for this year’s Relay For Life of Otter Tail County, both 2023 Honorary Co-Chairs expressed the same sentiments—they were honored to be asked, but felt humbled. Both are grateful to be feeling well now, and both can identify… Read More

  • OT County addresses Leafy Spurge

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:24pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on July 27, addressed the issue of an invasive weed called Leafy Spurge. A concern was previously brought to the county board’s attention. This weed is showing up in county ditches. More information is being gathered as to what is currently being done to control this invasive weed. Once Leafy… Read More

  • County commissioners approve easements

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:19pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Several easements pertain to haying operations By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on June 27, approved certification of wetland easements for haying, following a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Landowners will retain primary responsibility for weed control, recreational use, access and will continue to be responsible for the payment of property taxes…. Read More

  • Woman arrested near Underwood

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:18pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Fire destroys shop near Vining By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on July 1, arrested a 63-year-old woman in rural Underwood on a felony-level controlled substance warrant and for assaults on two sheriff deputies. The woman was booked into custody at the Otter Tail County jail in Fergus Falls. Prior to that she was treated… Read More

  • New billboard takes shape on Hwy. 210

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:17pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Photo by Chad Koenen A new billboard celebrating the 2019 Class A state basketball championship for the Henning boys basketball team began to take shape last week. The billboard will be placed near Henning Building Center on Highway 210. 

  • Bjorge hired as new LRH development director

    | Published on July 11, 2023 at 3:16pm EDT henningmaster| Author: henningmaster

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    Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to announce that Kate Bjorge has been hired as the Development Director for their Foundations and philanthropy programs. Bjorge and her family will be relocating from Little Falls, Minn., where she had served as the Community Philanthropy Manager for the Initiative Foundation since 2018. Prior to that role, she served… Read More

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