By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident east of Dalton, close to 8:30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 23. The accident took place on Highway 12 near Johnson Lake. Sheriff deputies said the vehicles involved were a car and pickup. One vehicle swerved into the oncoming lane, close to 298th Avenue… Read More

Rimpila returns to area classrooms in new venture with PartnerShip 4 Health By Tucker Henderson Reporter Although he transferred from teaching elementary students to driving them to school each day, Jeff Rimpila hasn’t retired from teaching students about the importance of physical education.   Through bus driving, Rimpila has opened up his schedule so that he’s able to… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Cayden Dittberner, who is the son of Rebecca Leehy and Justin Dittberner, was crowned as homecoming king and Alivia Gunderson, who is the daughter of Scott and Michelle Gunderson, was crowned as homecoming queen during coronation on Monday night. Coronation was changed a bit from years past as the event was moved… Read More

Two local youth are among 29 chosen statewide Imagine representing an entire statewide organization and working with thousands of people from every part of Minnesota as a teenager.  This year, Nathan Blashack and Madison Pesek have earned that opportunity. Blashack and Pesek are two of 29 outstanding youths who were selected to serve as Minnesota 4-H State… Read More

‘Gangspil’ to host performance on October 9 “Gangspil” a Danish music duo will perform Monday, Oct. 9, at the Vining Community Center.  This duo is “on the road” in the Midwest making their concert number about 150 in North America since 2015.  They are sponsored by Leif Erikson, Sons of Norway, of Vining. The concert is… Read More

At its recent annual meeting, the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) proudly awarded dedicated hospital and health system teams and individual healthcare trailblazers across Minnesota. Astera Health was an award recipient in the Quality and Safety Improvements category for its Antibiotic Stewardship Program. These recognitions serve as a testament to their unwavering commitment to nurturing the… Read More

Women of all ages are invited to a five hour retreat entitled “Who are you and why are you here?” on Satuday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The retreat will be held at Nidaros Lutheran Church, 18844 Nidaros Church Drive in rural Clitherall.  There is no charge and lunch will be provided by… Read More

Voluntary submission of wing or tail feathers needed for study Hunters can help researchers in a study looking at whether hybridization between prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse is influencing prairie chicken populations. The long-term effects of hybridization on Minnesota’s prairie chicken population are unknown, but hybridization is a potential concern. As production of hybrid offspring increases, the… Read More

Tour set for Oct. 21, no registration necessary The Otter Tail County Historical Society is sponsoring a tour of the Fergus Falls State Hospital cemetery and Poor Farm cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. Cost of the tour is $10, no registration is needed. Park in the back lot of the Fergus Falls Veterans… Read More

Arvig’s longtime annual golf event—the Arvig Golf Classic—swung into its 39th year with its largest-ever turnout, a new name and a refocused direction for 2023 and the future—financial support for charitable causes. The Arvig Golf Classic is now the Arvig Charity Golf Classic. The event was revamped this year to focus on raising money for charities… Read More