Participants attended two-day training in Fergus Falls On September 26 and 27, law enforcement professionals and social workers came together in Fergus Falls for a comprehensive Coordinated Response Training to enhance collaborative efforts between the two fields. The event was made possible by the Medica County Innovation Fund.  Marie Ridgeway, a renowned Trauma Treatment Specialist and… Read More

Contributed photo Marcia Thompson was honored after announcing her retirement. Marcia served 27 years with the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office working in the Records Department. Marcia spent a majority of her career working in the civil division, and most recently as the office manager.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents from all political persuasions came together Thursday evening, Oct. 3, in Fergus Falls to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills while talking to others with different points of view.  The title of this workshop was “Depolarizing ourselves” for residents of Otter Tail County. “There will always be differences,… Read More

Ottertail Lakers 4-H has several events planned this week October 7-12, is National 4-H Week. Otter Tail County is proud to celebrate the 4-H youth who significantly impact the community while stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. The 4-H youth development program provides hands-on experiences that empower youth to “learn by… Read More

Personal items, signs cannot be located on the highway right-of-way Do you have personal property near the highway right-of-way? The Otter Tail County Highway Department reminds residents to move personal items, political signs, and items for sale away from the roadway to ensure public safety. Storing property too close to the road puts it at… Read More

Great-great grandmother Diane Newhouse, great-grandma Heidi Hill, grandma Jeni Mathias and mother Micahya Mathias recently gathered to welcome baby Khalya to the world as part of a five generation picture. 

Participants attended two-day training in Fergus Falls On September 26 and 27, law enforcement professionals and social workers came together in Fergus Falls for a comprehensive Coordinated Response Training to enhance collaborative efforts between the two fields. The event was made possible by the Medica County Innovation Fund.  Marie Ridgeway, a renowned Trauma Treatment Specialist and… Read More

Contributed photo Candace Simar is a poet and writer from Pequot Lakes, Minn. Her presentation is to imagine what life might have been like for her Scandinavian ancestors who settled in Minnesota and North Dakota. Simar has received awards for the Western Writers of America, Will Rogers Medallions, Western Fictioneers, Midwest Book Awards and Women… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 In a matter of minutes, the lives of the Todd and Cora Wiirre family of Henning were turned upside down. However, 2 1/2 years after they rushed Teghan to the Children’s Hospital in the Twin Cities, the family can take a little bit of a deeper breath and… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Dozens of people turned out on Saturday afternoon for the annual pumpkin and pie event at the Landmark Center in Henning. The annual fall gathering featured everything from pumpkin painting arts and crafts, as well as tables of pumpkin pie for everyone who stopped by the facility.