New program is geared to people seeking public office, leadership positions The Rural Advocacy and Public Leadership Program is a free six-month leadership and advocacy course designed for people interested in strengthening democracy and supporting the development of good governance in their local rural community. Participants will meet for four hours one Saturday a month from… Read More

Winning FFA teams, individuals will advance to nationals Nearly 250 FFA members from across Minnesota will converge on St. Cloud State University Monday, December 15, to vie for spots in national competition in Leadership Development Events (LDEs). Team and individual winners in the areas of Prepared and Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, Ag Issues, Conduct… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Country schools are fondly remembered by former students. At one time, Otter Tail County’s 289 rural schools were the most of any county in Minnesota. The Stock families had several social outlets in Western Township in southwestern Otter Tail County, mainly the District 56 school that housed first through eighth grade.  “It… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Dec. 2, finalized a contract for Congressional lobbying with St. Paul-based Larkin Hoffman Public Affairs. The term of the contract, noted County Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard, is for three years, from December 2025 through November 2028. “We in county government will work with Larkin Hoffman to identify and… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen, contributed  State Senator Jordan Rasmusson stopped by the Trinity Center on Saturday morning to have coffee and visit with local residents during the annual Santa Day celebration in Henning (above). He took time to pose for a picture with Elaine Dubel and Holly Wendland from the Trinity Center. The Trinity Center also… Read More

The popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam launched its new season on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The EagleCam shows the nesting behavior of a breeding pair of bald eagles, featuring the same active nest as last season. This season, however, viewers will enjoy an improved view of the nest, as the camera has been repositioned and… Read More

WCI is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to distribute approximately $1.15 million in PROMISE Act Grants to businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota. This program was created by the Minnesota Legislature to support businesses and nonprofits that face ongoing economic challenges. Grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000. Eligibility This is… Read More

Singer, songwriter, and audio engineer Anthony Hotakainen has put together a local holiday performance for all to come and enjoy. Hotakainen will be performing songs from his new album “Singing into Christmas” live at the Sebeka Event Center (100 Frontage Road) during the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hotakainen is a student at Elon… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate If a downtown scene and post office in a recent TV commercial looked familiar it was for good reason. Otter Tail Power unveiled a new commercial featuring a number of local communities and people to the song of “This Little Light of Mine” across the area. As part… Read More

Otter Tail County celebrated the completion of its new Perham Highway Garage during an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The facility represents a significant investment in infrastructure and the collaborative planning between county leadership, contractors, and highway department staff. “My dad, as a former county commissioner in the 60s, was asked for a new garage… Read More