Hunters need to be aware of significant regulation changes this year Deer hunters will have more ways to hunt in Minnesota this fall, and deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Aug. 1. “We’re excited for deer season. Hunters have a lot to look forward to this year,” said Barb Keller, big game program leader. “We… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 Woodturning artist Christian Haugen says it’s nice when people compliment his work, but it’s even better when someone offers criticism. Then he knows what he can do to make improvements. Haugen said he doesn’t worry too much anymore about marketing or selling his products; he just wants to… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The Henning Festival Grounds were abuzz on Tuesday night for the annual National Night Out festivities in Henning. Thunderstorms eventually brought the outdoor part of the activities to an early end, but the Henning Event Center stayed busy throughout the night as residents were able to get an up-close look at everything… Read More

WCI serves nine counties in west central Minnesota By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent From 1972 until 1982, the nine-county region of west central Minnesota, including Otter Tail County, was served by a Regional Development Commission (RDC). The RDC was dissolved in 1982.   The absence of an RDC meant the region was not eligible to apply for federal… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten Nearly 60 people were treated to  a historic return to 1898 with a visit from Teddy Roosevelt (Joe Wiegand of Medora) for an hour long presentation at the 1898 Trinity Center in Henning on Sunday. For more pictures and information, check out page 5.

Demo derby to kick off busy weekend on Friday By Chad Koenen Publisher Everything seems to be a little bit bigger in Ottertail and the annual OtterFest celebration will be no different this weekend.  OtterFest will officially kick off on Friday night with the annual demo derby. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the demo… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Two of the original founders of Northwestern Aero George Smith and Ken Nyberg, along with John Thalmann, who represented another founder, Tony Thalnmann stopped for a picture during the annual Henning Fly-in pancake breakfast on July 29 (above). Other founding members of the group were Walt Theidich and Duane Christopherson. In addition… Read More

Employees see challenges of living in poverty Could you survive a month in poverty? That is the question that was posed to Otter Tail County employees participating in the Community Action Partnership’s Poverty Simulation sponsored by MAHUBE-OTWA. County staff, state representatives, and members of local organizations, including schools, cities, and businesses, were invited to walk a… Read More

Otter Tail Power is constructing a $60 million solar farm near Hoot Lake plant By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail Power Company President Tim Rogelstad, a native of Pelican Rapids, told company retirees on July 20 that OTP’s residential rates are among the lowest in the nation. “We take pride in delivering affordable, safe and… Read More

Local agency provides over 27 different programs By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The mission of Otter Tail County Human Services is to provide an array of financial and social services to families and individuals to help maintain or enhance the quality of life for all persons served.  “Our agency staff directly provides over 27 different programs and… Read More