Seven weekly, bi-weekly newspapers are located in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Most county residents no doubt are aware that many newspapers across the nation face several challenges. Some counties across the USA, after newspaper closings, have no local newspapers. Here in Otter Tail County we are fortunate to have the Fergus Falls Daily Journal and… Read More

A total of 499 new and rehabbed housing units built in 2022 Otter Tail County’s Big Build initiative saw continued housing growth in 2022. Last year, $116.4 million in housing investment was added in the county from 499 new and rehabbed housing units, 444 of these being new construction and 55 being rehabbed units. This… Read More

High school students tour 11 different businesses More than 150 students from around Otter Tail County had the opportunity to explore future careers in high-demand industries. The Otter Tail County Youth Workforce Navigation Program organized field trips to 11 businesses representing the agriculture, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing industries between October and January. Students from Perham, New… Read More

OTC Planning Commission is made up of seven members Rod Boyer began his service with the Otter Tail County Planning Commission on November 12, 1997. After 25 years of service, Boyer is leaving the board. Boyer’s service was recently recognized by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We appreciate your 25 years of dedicated public… Read More

Donation boxes to be set up throughout the area No-cost things in small packages can truly make a big difference in someone’s life. Between now and April 10, Norah Froslee is coordinating a “personal care” drive to collect new, unopened mini toiletry items. These products will go to charities in the Fargo-Moorhead area to help the homeless,… Read More

Easements reached for pipeline project Summit Carbon Solutions reached another major milestone recently as landowners across the Midwest have voluntarily signed easement agreements accounting for more than 60 percent of the proposed pipeline route project-wide. Across the five states in the company’s project footprint—Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota—Summit Carbon Solutions has signed… Read More

Grotheer, Cronk graduate from NDSU Two local students were among the students to graduate from North Dakota State University in fall 2022. NDSU awarded 829 degrees to students. An asterisk indicates students who graduated with honors. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher to graduate with honors.  Local students who graduated from NDSU… Read More

Individual tournament set for Saturday at WDC The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs had their season come to an end in the Section 6A tournament on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs fell to top seeded and eventual section champion, West Central Area by a score of 66-10 in the opening round.  The Bulldogs got on the scoreboard at 126… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate February 20, 2018 Otter Tail Central celebrated a Matt Hendricks 5-4 decision over Chris Onstage of West Central Area in the Section 6A championship match on Friday at Bertha-Hewitt High School. It was one of several close matches the Bulldogs won on their way to a 30-27 victory. Samantha Witt, Amanda Morlock and… Read More

Contributed photo The Henning School fifth graders hosted its annual Valentine’s Day box competition on Tuesday. The contest was judged by a panel of celebrtiy judges. Award winners include: Most Recycled/Reused Materials: Brooklynn Nyhus; Judge’s Choice: Lily Grieger and Everett Horn; Most Creative: Gwen Christensen and Meghan Sparks. Overall winners: first place: Brooklynn Nyhus and… Read More