Fergus Falls resident did not file for re-election By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Lee Rogness, for more than 15 years, has exemplified what is good about sound decision making by the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. Rogness, whose district includes most of Fergus Falls, is not seeking another term. “We are fortunate to have… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On June 6, 1944, future President Dwight Eisenhower served as Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. He led the D-Day operation that brought together land, air and sea forces to the beaches of Normandy, France. Eight years later, in September 1952, Eisenhower took a break from his presidential race with… Read More

County public safety grant approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives appeared before the county board of commissioners in late May and requested certification of three wildlife habitat protection easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding the requests.  A motion by Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Dan… Read More

Vining’s Leif Erickson Sons of Norway Lodge is again inviting area residents to join a Nordic tradition honoring Midsummer. The festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the dressing of the Midsummer Pole decorated with flowers and vines on the east side of the Vining Community Center. There is no charge to attend the event The… Read More

Longtime employee served as head of facilities department After 36 years of dedicated service, Terry Hoff has retired from Otter Tail County’s facilities department. In his career, which began on March 22, 1988, Hoff has seen significant transformations in County facilities. County Commissioner Board Chair Kurt Mortenson presented Hoff with a plaque, expressing the board’s appreciation… Read More

Contributed photos Matt Goeden hosted the Ottertail Lakers 4-H Club on May 30 for a flower/vegetable education evening at his greenhouse in Henning. Each member of the 4-H club was able to bring home a flower pot and veggie plants.

New Mexico winner defeats three Minnesota residents at annual event in NYM By Chad Koenen Publisher Freedom of Speech is worth the cost, at least that was the decision of the more-than 100 people who attended the 31st annual Great American Think-Off at the New York Mills High School on Saturday night.  Michelle Mellon, a New Mexico… Read More

Browerville resident gets ready for November election AJ Peters has officially received the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) for the United States Congress representing Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District.  This endorsement underscores his commitment to help the people of rural Minnesota by strengthening economic opportunities, enhancing healthcare accessibility, creating workforce and senior housing funding, and advocating… Read More

Bunkowski named to Dean’s List Kaislyn Bunkowski, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. The Dean’s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. This… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Vanessa Neels, Julie Johnson, Keith Fleischauer, and Stuart and Christie Fleischauer shared a few laughs over a cup of coffee in an otherwise quiet Betty’s Pantry on Wednesday, May 29. Twenty-five years ago in March, Betty’s Pantry, Ottertail Bakery and All Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning opened in… Read More