By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The following individuals, all charged with felonies, appeared before judges at the Otter Tail County Courthouse just south of downtown Fergus Falls. That is where sentencing took place. • Jamie Lynn Wehmas, 37, New York Mills, received a stay of adjudication related to a felony charge of 5th degree drug possession…. Read More

Contributed photo Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, right, congratulated Communications Officer Marco Picchiarini for completing all four phases of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association’s Institute for Credible Leadership Development (ICLD) program. ICLD is a series of 47 college-level leadership development courses, containing lectures, discussions, and reading, amounting to 183 hours of learning.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Billy’s Corner Bar in Vergas was burglarized in the early morning hours of March 27. Stolen was a 9mm handgun which was scheduled to be raffled off. A search warrant was conducted and on March 28 the handgun was recovered. Arrested was 2 4-year-old Donald Merrill, Jr. of Vergas. He was… Read More

West Central Initiative is accepting applications now through Tuesday, April 30, for grant funding to support sustainability, equity, democracy, and rural social connection projects in our region.  Rebecca Lynn Petersen, Director of Development at West Central Initiative, emphasized the importance of these grant opportunities in promoting a healthy and resilient region.  “Sustainability, equity, democracy, and connection are essential… Read More

Classes to be held in Perham, Underwood The Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition encourages those aged 55 and older to participate in a Senior Driving Class to grow their driving skills and stay up to date on traffic rules and changes. People 55 and older who complete this course are eligible to receive a… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, April 9, 2019 On the brink of closure, the Henning Salvation Army Thrift Store will get a second chance at life—if even just on a temporary basis. Last week, volunteers and employees at the local thrift store that has been a part of the Henning community for nearly 20 years learned… Read More

Contributed photos Henning School celebrated the annual Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Students in seventh grade (above) and third grade (right) all wore a Down Syndrome Day t-shirt in honor of their classmates Hendrick Witt and Callie Kysar. Each year Henning School celebrates Down Syndrome Day, which is held on March 21 each year,… Read More

Refreshed plans will span from 2025-30 in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for feedback on pheasant and duck management which will inform updates to the state’s duck and pheasant action plans. “We’re starting the process to refresh these two action plans to reflect current conditions and public priorities and to inform near-term… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Ottertail Community and Business Association held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The event featured approximately 6,200 colorful plastic eggs filled with everything from candy to special prizes. Due to a late snow in March the egg hunt was held in the street in front of the community center. For… Read More

Public health works on education,  promoting health By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The week of April 1 is National Public Health Week, as noted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We recognize the ongoing efforts of public health professionals, including those who work for Otter Tail County, in making our communities and rural areas here… Read More