Trail to stretch from boat landing to Ottertail During the 2023 legislative session, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) helped secure critical funding for bonding projects in Otter Tail County, including $55,000 for the Tyler Wohlers Memorial Trail. Representative Tom Murphy (R-Underwood) serves as the chief author of this bill in the House. This new funding… Read More

Local group ramps up fight against invasive species By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent It is the mission of the Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force to develop programs and strategies to support and enhance the protection of Otter Tail County waters.   “In order to accomplish this, our task force promotes public awareness, education, containment,… Read More

East and West Otter Tail County 4-H youth took a trip “Around the World” at 4-H Junior Camp. Junior Camp was held June 8-9 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake. 4-H Camp engages campers and counselors in leadership and learning in a safe outdoor environment that encourages exploration, growth, and belonging. Held annually, this… Read More

Contributed photo Members of the Deer Creek High School Class of 1968 hosted their 55th high school reunion on Friday night at the Uptown in Wadena. The reunion was held on the same weekend as Deer Trails Day in Deer Creek. 

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Desta Misegades has been riding horse since she was small.  Following in her mother’s footsteps she entered her first competition in the sixth grade, as soon as she was able and began reaching for goals. Misegades won five titles at the Minnesota High School Rodeo State Finals earlier… Read More

Christina and Tyler Wohlwend, of Parkers Prairie. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Parker Tyler Wohlwend, who was born on June 20, 2023. He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was delivered by Doctor Laura DuChene and Bobbi Adams at Astera Health in Wadena.  Proud sibling is Jude.  Proud… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Rain fell for a portion of the Deer Trails Day parade on Saturday morning, but a light shower didn’t keep people away from Deer Creek for its annual town celebration. Above: Members of the Deer Creek American Legion Auxiliary were all smiles as they rode through the parade on a float. Bottom:… Read More

Eckhoff puts a twist on hot dogs with her new food truck By Chad Koenen Publisher There are few things more American than a classic hot dog drenched in ketchup and mustard.  Angela Eckhoff is hoping to bring a creative new twist to the classic hot dog with her new food truck “Dang That’s Good.” The new… Read More

School board discusses deficit spending By Chad Koenen Publisher After two previous referendums were rejected by school district voters in November and again in May, the Henning School District will proceed with an expansive Indoor Air Quality project on its own.  During a special work session and school board meeting on June 8, the Henning School Board approved… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher All trails lead to Deer Creek—at least that is the case this weekend. The annual Deer Trails Day celebration will be held on Friday and Saturday night and will once again feature an expanded line up from years past. The event will kick off on Friday night with the Deer Creek Shockers baseball… Read More