Public hearing regarding new districts set for April 26 By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to have a voice in how the Otter Tail County Commissioner Districts are shaped for the next 10 years? Well, if that’s the case, you are in a bit of luck. During a recent meeting in New York Mills, Otter Tail… Read More

Deadline for bear hunting license applications in Minnesota is May 6 Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 6, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2022 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or via telephone at 888-665-4236. A total of 3,605 licenses are… Read More

Otter Tail County schools continue to expand archery offerings for students across the region By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Youth archery is becoming more and more popular in Otter Tail County, with the support of 4-H and other organizations. This is the first year that students have been able to be trained in archery through Fergus… Read More

Schroeder offers to fill in as clerk/treasurer on part-time basis By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council accepted a pair of resignations by city employees on Monday night.  During the special city council meeting, the council accepted the resignations of city clerk/treasurer Kim Schroeder and utility tech/public works maintenance worker Jake Williams. Schroeder’s last day with… Read More

Minnesota DNR unveils I Can! program, registration for program underway The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ award-winning I Can! program resumes this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions held in more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Programs start Saturday, June 11, and continue through late August.  Registration began on Thursday, April 14. Program offerings include: • I Can Camp! •… Read More

Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Stacy for nearly 11 years now. She is originally from Wood Lake and was a teacher for 6 years, a nanny for 1, and a day care provider for 9. She is currently working on her Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Together we have 3 children: Timothy,… Read More

More than 100 people attend event to highlight housing projects Otter Tail County hosted a countywide housing summit on Thursday, April 7. The summit brought more than 100 housing partners together at Thumper Pond Resort to learn about housing successes, engage with each other, and activate continued housing growth for Otter Tail County. The housing summit… Read More

Contributed photo Cub Scout Pack 307 held their annual Pinewood Derby, as well as their Blue and Gold banquet on April 10 in Ottertail.  Scouts received their belt loops and pins along with patches they had earned throughout the year.  

Photos by Chad Koenen St. Edward’s Catholic Church youth and local residents brought the story of Easter to life last week. The church hosted the Living Stations on the Cross on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The event portrayed the crucification of Jesus on the cross and the Easter story.

‘Let’s Go!’ highlights unique adventures in West Central Minnesota West Central Initiative’s Director of Early Childhood, Nancy Jost, was inspired to create Let’s Go! after being shown a children’s book about Minnesota.  “The book was beautiful,” said Jost. “But it didn’t represent our region of Minnesota—our beautiful lakes, trees, cultures, and communities. So, I shared the idea of… Read More