Enrollment at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) continues its upward trajectory this fall, with especially strong gains in high-demand healthcare fields. New student enrollment in M State’s health sciences programs has surged by 32%, while nursing programs have seen a 14% increase. “Our healthcare programs are thriving because we’re committed to providing students… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many residents of Otter Tail County have attended Moorhead State College, today known as MSUM, over the years. Alumni are proud of the new alumni/foundation center on the west side of the campus near 11th Street South. “This vibrant hub is designed to foster student and community relationships, and serve as… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Dick Stigman’s 1963 baseball card is very special for card collectors in Otter Tail County who saw Stigman pitch in his growing up years. The native of Nimrod (east of Perham and north of Wadena) and future Minnesota Twins pitcher started his pro career with the old Fargo-Moorhead Twins of the… Read More

Concurrent enrollment program has saved students millions Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) marks the 40th anniversary of its Concurrent Enrollment Program this month – a milestone that highlights decades of academic partnership and achievement. The college commemorated the occasion on October 1 with a celebration at the Fergus Falls campus, where the M… Read More

Rapid response treatment applied Otter Tail County officials announced that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has positively identified two invasive aquatic species in Anna Lake, located north of Underwood off County Highway 35. The invasive species discovered include starry stonewort and zebra mussels. The initial discovery was reported on Thursday, September 11, when the… Read More

Two OTC runners post season best marks at large Perham meet By Chad Koenen Publisher Five Otter Tail Central boys posted a personal best, while three girls posted personal bests and two more posted a season best time at the annual Harrier Invite in Perham on Thursday.  Peter Newark led the way for the Bulldog boys as… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning School students took advantage of some nice weather on Wednesday as they walked from city park to school as part of national walk to school day. The students walked to school in a large group to commemorate the national walk to school movement.

5 years ago Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Mary Brinkman and Sue Kohler may not technically sew old wool into gold, but they are awfully close. The two sisters, who both have cabins in the Ottertail area, have spent over six years creating mittens out of old wool sweaters. Last year their business venture, which is… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen In recognition of fire prevention week, members of the Henning Fire Department visited with kindergarten and first grade classes on Wednesday afternoon. The kindergarten students received fire hats (above), while both classes learned about fire prevention tips, as well as sprayed a fire hose near the school.

Good Samaritan assists boater on Otter Tail Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured at 8:47 a.m. on Oct. 4 when two vehicles collided in the westbound lane of Highway 210 near Underwood. Derek Dean Christianson, 27, of Underwood, received non-life-threatening injuries. Sheriff deputies said a Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling westbound  on… Read More