Students from 873 high schools participated in fall trap The season is complete and the awards are on their way for 15,823 student athletes that participated in USA Clay Target League (USACTL) programs this fall. Those athletes are competing on 873 high school, college, and homeschool teams nationwide. “Athletes and parents want safe, school-based, non-traditional outdoor… Read More

City continues to explore daycare/family center By Chad Koenen Publisher A now vacant lot in Ottertail could soon become a hub of activities for families throughout the Otter Tail County area. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, the Ottertail City Council discussed an expansive Ottertail Family and Recreation Center project. The facility could be… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The second annual Deer Creek trunk or treat was held on Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek. Well over 100 people turned out to the trunk or treat that was co-sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and the Deer Creek Fire and Rescue squad. The event featured several dozen trunks… Read More

No decisions on city-owned property have been made By Chad Koenen Publisher What could a potential cash influx by selling Countryview Apartments mean for the City of Henning and Henning EDA? The Henning EDA briefly discussed, but were nowhere near a decision on the matter, of the potential of selling Countryview Apartments and using the nearly… Read More

Main factors for Pelican Rapids area campground denial were compatibility and environmental impact By Robert Williams Editor A conditional use permit application for a 25-unit commercial RV campground with 15 boat slips on Grove Lake in rural Pelican Rapids was denied unanimously by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 22. After conferring with the County… Read More

Award-winning authors stop in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents, on Oct. 22, enjoyed a lively discussion with three authors who came to Otter Tail County to share what it takes to write words of literature and have books published, some of which are novels that captivate readers. The event was promoted… Read More

Contributed photo Paul Markuson, who is the son of Matthew and Melanie Markuson, of Detroit Lakes, harvested this deer south of Henning during the state youth hunt. He is 10-years-old. 

By Rick Schara  West Central Initiative Schools and colleges in west central Minnesota provide a multitude of learning opportunities. One of those is the “last classroom of the day”–organized sports. ¶  Researchers note that both playing and watching sports competitions provide opportunities for social interaction and help forge a sense of belonging, which, in turn, can mitigate… Read More

County Buildings to Shine Green Nov. 4-11 to Support Veterans In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County is joining the nationwide Operation Green Light initiative, illuminating county buildings in green from November 4-11. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and highlight available resources at all levels… Read More

Senior Life Solutions provides outpatient services Lake Region Healthcare has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. The new Senior Life Solutions program is located in Lake Region Healthcare’s Elbow Lake Medical Center at 1411 Highway 79 East in… Read More