Highway 67 project is underway By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County highway construction highlights were reviewed with county commissioners on Aug. 8 by new County Engineer Krysten Foster. They are as follows: • Highway 51 resurfacing, north of Perham, is expected to begin in mid-September. The County Highway Department is coordinating with Gorman Township… Read More

Henning businesses to host Crazy Day sales By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning area businesses will be getting a little crazy on Friday during the annual Crazy Day celebration in downtown Henning. A number of local businesses will be offering specials and games throughout the day. Some of the businesses participating in the crazy day activities include:… Read More

Driver injured after falling asleep near Star Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Aug. 4, said a resident of Deer Creek became the victim of a scam. The county resident lost $500 after trying to apply for an on-line work-from-home data job. The number used by the scammer turned out… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen The annual OtterFest celebration featured large crowds and plenty of activities over the weekend in Ottertail. The highlight of Saturday was the parade featuring entries from Ottertail Aggregate and AutoFix, as well as the Ottertail Lakers 4-H group.  Henning Festival royalty Kaylee Godding, Brielle Thalmann and Mackenzie Andrews and the East… Read More

OTC Public Health honored for work during COVID-19 Otter Tail County Public Health was recently honored with a national award for its creative work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) presented the Promising Practices Award for the “Return to Normal? COVID Diaries from Local Youth” collaborative art… Read More

Senator questions new regulations on periodicals U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concern over recent policy changes and rate hikes affecting local and rural newspapers.  In July, the USPS eliminated the use of sack containers for newspapers and other periodicals and will now… Read More

Hala Madi, MD, has joined the Astera Health team. Dr. Madi started in August 2023 and sees patients for obstetrics and gynecological services.  Dr. Madi completed her undergraduate studies and medical training at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. She was previously practicing medicine in Washington State.  “Taking care of women is my passion. I grew… Read More

Otter Tail County has over 1,000 lakes, rivers within its borders By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Slight winds were welcome Thursday morning, Aug. 3, when our party of three had a great time fishing with guide Ross Hagemeister. The temperature was in the mid-80s in Otter Tail County.  We caught fish that included walleye, bass… Read More

The 14th Annual Ole’s Ride will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26, dedicated to honoring the memory of Richard “Ole” Barten, who fought cancer until his passing in February 2011. During his final months, Ole received compassionate care from Hospice of the Red River Valley, leaving an impact on his loved ones. Ole’s family initiated… Read More

Hunters need to be aware of significant regulation changes this year Deer hunters will have more ways to hunt in Minnesota this fall, and deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Aug. 1. “We’re excited for deer season. Hunters have a lot to look forward to this year,” said Barb Keller, big game program leader…. Read More