Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Deer Trails Day festivities in Deer Creek were held about a month earlier than normal this year, but once again featured a number of games and activities for people of all ages.

Informational meeting set for July 13 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources welcomes comments through 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, on a draft of Minnesota’s updated wolf management plan that incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and will guide the state’s approach to wolf conservation once finalized. “Wolf conservation is a high priority for the DNR and we… Read More

Hall of famer played for Minneapolis Millers for one year By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Carl Yastrzemski played for the Minneapolis Millers in 1960. This was one year before the Minnesota Twins started playing in the Twin Cities after the franchise move from Washington, D.C. Yastrzemski, now 82 and still active in retirement, played 23 years with the Boston… Read More

Event raised over $31,000 for TCHC Foundation The Tri-County Health Care Foundation celebrated its 25th Annual Golf Classic on June 3. The scramble invites donors and area businesses for a day of fun at White Tail Run Golf Course in Wadena. While playing 18 holes, donors are encouraged to play various fundraising games on the… Read More

Tyler Wohlers Trail to be located near Ottertail By Jenna Baker Correspondent June’s Ottertail City Council meeting was a well-attended event. At the meeting was Bernie Steeves who was there to provide an update on the Tyler Wohlers Trail. Steeves informed the council that the money needed for this project has been fully acquired through private… Read More

Ward received handwritten obit for son during Vietnam By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Wendy Ward, a retired minister who served in Barnesville and who now lives on the east coast, was a summer intern at the Fargo Forum in 1969. She spent a week on the obituary desk when the regular employee was on vacation. “Most… Read More

The creative musical trio The Jolly Pops bring their upbeat, original music and children’s standards in a concert for all ages at the Landmark Center in Henning on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m.  This high-energy family performance is free and open to the public, funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage… Read More

Plan to guide county, cities to reduce  impact of natural hazards, disasters  At its June 14 meeting, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted an updated countywide Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will guide the actions of the county and cities to eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of natural hazards/disasters on communities. The plan profiles… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council increased its initial offer to the person it hopes will fill the position of city clerk/treasurer. During a special city council meeting on Monday afternoon, the city council approved increasing the starting salary from $27 an hour to $29 per hour. The council also approved offering four weeks of… Read More