Employees see challenges of living in poverty Could you survive a month in poverty? That is the question that was posed to Otter Tail County employees participating in the Community Action Partnership’s Poverty Simulation sponsored by MAHUBE-OTWA. County staff, state representatives, and members of local organizations, including schools, cities, and businesses, were invited to walk a… Read More

Otter Tail Power is constructing a $60 million solar farm near Hoot Lake plant By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail Power Company President Tim Rogelstad, a native of Pelican Rapids, told company retirees on July 20 that OTP’s residential rates are among the lowest in the nation. “We take pride in delivering affordable, safe and… Read More

Local agency provides over 27 different programs By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The mission of Otter Tail County Human Services is to provide an array of financial and social services to families and individuals to help maintain or enhance the quality of life for all persons served.  “Our agency staff directly provides over 27 different programs and… Read More

Organization seeks to assist businesses, governments By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent   West Central Initiative (WCI) is a community foundation and regional development organization serving west central Minnesota. Counties served include Otter Tail, Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin. “Town to town, county to county, organization to organization, and certainly person to person,… Read More

A BNSF Railway train derailed in Otter Tail County Thursday, Aug. 3, between Perham and Frazee. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office reported the derailment of 13 cars happened at 11:59 p.m., near the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and County Highway 60 in Gorman Township. The rail cars are designed to carry motor vehicles and most… Read More

Camp began near Park Rapids in 1946 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Camp Wilderness north of Park Rapids has been enjoyed by scouters from Otter Tail County for many decades. Today there are two camps, one for Boy Scouts and the other for Cub Scouts. The late Dr. Norman Baker of Fergus Falls is considered the… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Henning turned back the clock to 1898 on Sunday night as nearly 60 people heard a presentation from Teddy Roosevelt (Joe Wiegand of Medora). This event was presented by Henning Landmark Center at the Trinity Center, helping to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Trinity as well as Teddy Roosevelt’s involvement in… Read More

Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) has announced three more additions to the provider team offering care at the Fergus Falls Cancer Center, Emergency Department and Chiropractic Clinic.  “We are pleased to continue growing access to the primary and specialty care services our communities need,” said LRH CEO Kent Mattson.  Jessica Engel, NP Jessica Engel, NP is a highly experienced… Read More

Contributed photo Bikers from across the state converged on Otter Tail County during the annual MS Bike Across Minnesota event from July 24-28. The event began and ended in Ottertail as 307 participants made stops in Ottertail, Fergus Falls, Wadena and Long Prairie. Rest stops were also made in Deer Creek and Henning. The Henning… Read More

Meeting to be held Aug. 17 in Ottertail Darren Newville, District Manager of the East Otter Tail Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be the Featured Speaker at the OTC COLA Annual Meeting.  The event will be held Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Ottertail Community Center, located at 93 Lake Avenue South. The meeting will start… Read More