Local affiliate receives a visit from national director of new affiliates By Lisa Peterson Special to the Dispatch Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11 and 12 were busy days for the Executive Director and board members of Love In the Name of Christ of Greater East Otter Tail County.  Love INC National Director of New Affiliates, Rev. Daniel Walker… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Jocko, the sheriff department’s two-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross, assisted federal agents and Wilkin County (Breckenridge area) on March 17, in relation to a federal arrest warrant. A year ago the Otter Tail County Board of commissioners approved the addition of a second dog, Jocko, after the retirement of Mojo, a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Developing Otter Tail County’s workforce means finding, keeping and training people to support a resilient and growing employer community. In 2024 this strategy, led by county government, implemented programs to promote the availability of jobs in Otter Tail County. “We helped employers recruit and retain workers more effectively and create partnerships,”… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Byrds sang the hit song, “Mr. Tambourine Man,” 60 years ago this summer, in 1965, at the old Balmoral Pavilion on the south side of Otter Tail Lake. Balmoral was one of the most popular dance halls in west central Minnesota. “Balmoral was also one of the hottest hangouts of… Read More

County adovcates for policies to benefit local community needs Otter Tail County Commissioners and staff recently attended the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Legislative Conference, where they engaged in discussions with state legislators on key issues impacting the county and its residents. The event provided an opportunity for Otter Tail County leaders to advocate for… Read More

5 years ago Monday, March 24, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Willow Creek Senior Living is actively taking precautionary steps to prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19) in its setting. Much about the virus is still unknown, but the health care officials believe older persons with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk for the most serious forms of infection associated with… Read More

Meeting to be held on March 31 at Henning Community Center Residents are invited to a community open house hosted by the Otter Tail County Commissioners on March 31 from 7-9 p.m. at the Henning Community Center at 607 Second Street. This informal event offers an opportunity to connect with county commissioners, ask questions, and learn… Read More

Nearly 360 new housing units, 85 rehabbed housing units constructed in 2024 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Tuesday morning, March 11, heard good news about county efforts to assist communities and rural areas in Otter Tail County with housing, day care initiatives and broadband (internet). Providing the annual report was Amy Baldwin, Otter… Read More

Otter Tail, Wilkin Counties discuss establishing community health board By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on March 11, approved a new position, Otter Tail County Finance Director. This action followed a recommendation from the county Finance, Property and License Management Committee. The county commissioners agreed that adding a Finance Director will ensure that the county is… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher With a group of residents from across the globe, Lumière Cabaluna Goeden couldn’t help but to hold back a smile as she officially became a citizen of a country she has called home for approximately seven years. As she took her oath of allegiance, Goeden was joined by her husband Matt and… Read More