ATV rolled in a ditch near 402nd Ave., Highway 210 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, in coordination with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, reported a serious injury July 23 during an ATV accident near Clitherall. The crash took place close to 8:30 p.m. Authorities said a Clitherall woman was driving the ATV in a… Read More

District 2 candidates hold debate at Thumper Pond By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Four of the five candidates for the County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, prior to the Aug. 9 primary, debated issues July 28 in Ottertail. One of the four was District 2 incumbent Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids. The other three candidates… Read More

Event returns to in person after two years online By Stella Strong Reporter All across the country, kids are on summer break. Whether the summer is spent working or relaxing, chances are the words “summer camp” have come up in conversations.  Whether that be from a sibling, a neighbor, or an adult reminiscing on days spent in… Read More

Final day to file for election is August 16 By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to be on the ballot for a city council/mayor position or on school board in November? If so, filing is underway throughout the area.  Filing will take place between now and Aug. 16 for local elections in Henning, Ottertail, Vining, Deer… Read More

Space is still available for the Ellen Jean Diederich two day watercolor workshop at the Landmark Center scheduled for Aug. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 548-5760 to register and get supply list.  Mari Fredericks will host a stamp card making class on Saturday, Aug. 20, please call for details.  Mark your calendars for… Read More

A code talker was a person employed by the military during wartime to use a little-known langauge as a means of secret communication. The term is now usually associated with United States service members during the world wars who used their knowledge of Native American langauges as a basis to transmit coded messages A person using… Read More

Facility was closed during COVID-19 pandemic, originally not slated to reopen New teen drivers, school bus drivers, and those with CDL licenses had a problem: the nearest exam station was over 50 miles away from Fergus Falls. The Fergus Falls exam center was closed amid COVID-19 and was not slated to reopen. Responding to the need, local… Read More

Vining History Center is open on Friday afternoons A  recent  visitor  to to the Vining Community History  Center recently said it was one of the best kept secrets in the region.  “This  History Center is the best kept secret in  Vining.  I think you have to let people know  it  is  here,” said Lyle Stinson.  A newcomer to… Read More

Photos by Kathryn Wilkowski The East Otter Tail County Fair was a buzz with activity from July 21-24 in Perham. The event featured a number of food stands, games, grandstand events and of course more than a handful of rides. One of the more popular rides was the roller coaster for children (above), merry-go-round (below left)…. Read More

Project to be split into two questions, to cost approximately $27 million By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School Board is one step closer to seeking voter approval for what could be a $27 million building project. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning School Board authorized the district administration to work with consultants… Read More