Volunteers logged 10,610 inspection hours last year alone By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The year 2023 marks year 11 for Otter Tail County’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program.  Among the 2022 achievements, as pointed out by County AIS Specialist Spencer McGrew, were 24 watercraft inspectors logging 10,610 inspection hours at 101 public water accesses throughout… Read More

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) invites high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. “I am excited to announce our office’s participation in the Congressional Art Competition, a longstanding U.S. Capitol tradition. This is an excellent opportunity for high school students across the district to showcase their creativity and hard… Read More

Lake was at one time more than four times the size of Lake Superior By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This is the second in a series of articles about how the Ice Age and Lake Agassiz impacted Otter Tail County and other areas of west central Minnesota. Many people driving along Highway 210 just west of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  The snowstorm from Monday evening, April 3, through Wednesday morning, April 5, resulted in several roadway accidents and injuries in Otter Tail County. One accident, on Highway 8 near Perham, resulted in an injury at 11:37 a.m. on April 4. This was a single-vehicle crash when the driver lost control due… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen and Kendall Koenen A total of 6,000 eggs disappeared in a matter of minutes on Saturday afternoon at the Ottertail Community Center. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was moved to the street near the community center after snow blanketed the area last week. 

Event to be held Tuesday, Wednesday in Henning By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of Henning area residents will be doing their part to bring the real meaning behind the Easter celebration to life this week. St. Edward’s Catholic Church will be hosting the “Living Stations of the Cross” on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The story will… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher While the greater Henning area can’t seem to shake winter’s cover, greenhouses are beginning to transform into an oasis of colors in preparation for the upcoming season. Of course, cold temperatures and snow cover outside has created a fair share of issues for greenhouses as they navigate high heating costs inside to… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Everyone knows the Easter Bunny is nothing more than a ham. Always looking for another great photo opportunity to steal the show and shake its little fluffy tail. On Saturday, the Easter Bunny will get its chance to strike a pose with a wide smile and big eyes at the annual Ottertail Easter… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Deer Creek’s general fund continues to be in strong shape and most of its enterprise funds were able to churn a profit last year. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council received its 2022 audit from Dean Birkeland of Carlson SV.  The city’s general fund… Read More

Local boards navigate concerns from parents, organizations By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fergus Falls School Supt. Jeff Drake says these are challenging times to be in school leadership. That holds true for school administrators and school board members alike. “While our school district embraces feedback from the community, opinions on any single issue are often strongly… Read More