Zebra mussel attached to dock at native mussel, public access dock The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Marion Lake, near Richville in Otter Tail County. A lake user contacted the DNR after finding an adult zebra mussel attached to a native mussel in Marion Lake. A DNR invasive… Read More

Event to be held at Government Services Center in Fergus Falls The Otter Tail County Commissioners invite all community members to the upcoming open house at the Government Services Center, 500 West Fir Avenue in Fergus Falls. The event will take place on Monday, Sept. 16, from 7-9 p.m. This open house is an opportunity for… Read More

Floren performed as part of the Otter Tail Power Company 75th anniversary By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In 1984 Otter Tail Power Company celebrated its 75th anniversary by distributing free concert tickets for customers in Otter Tail County to attend accordionist Myron Floren performances. Floren was widely known for his three decades with the acclaimed Lawrence… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Too many people in Otter Tail County have become victims of scams in recent months, as reported by the County Sheriff Department. Don’t become one of them. Follow this advice: Do not  download email attachments from unknown email senders. Do not  click links in texts from unknown senders. Do not  give sensitive personal… Read More

Archery in the Parks program to take place at Molly Stark picnic shelter Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program. Learn how to shoot a bow on Saturday, Sept, 21 at Glendalough State Park. For thousands of years, archery has been a popular sport and important life skill. Beginners can learn… Read More

Staying connected to local resources and emergency services can improve and possibly save lives. Access to local emergency services and community resources is also vital to all residents. The federal Lifeline program provides discounts to help low-income residents connect to the nation’s broadband and phone networks to find jobs, access health care services, connect with family… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 Ellie Smith knew she wanted to do something for  Henning area children as part of her Stars and Stripes project—just what that project all entailed was a bit of a mystery. That was until her mom Laura and her began brainstorming about how they could provide a worthwhile… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen School was back in session on Monday at Henning School. The delay of the school year was pushed back a few days due to the ongoing HVAC and construction project at the school, which wrapped up at the end of August. In keeping with tradition, members of the senior and kindergarten classes… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher There are perhaps no more iconic buildings in central Otter Tail County than the large purple bar/restaurant that sits along Highway 210 in Vining. The bar, which has been a staple in Vining since the 1970s, was recently sold to Kevin and Tina Rasmussen of Battle Lake.  ¶  The iconic purple bar/restaurant… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners have approved the following changes to the Solid Waste hours of operation effective Oct. 1, 2024: • Fergus Falls Transfer Station: open first Saturday of each month 8 a.m. to noon • Pelican Rapids Transfer Station: open Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon • Fergus Falls HHW, Re-Use and Redemption Center: open… Read More