OTC updated on Prairie Lakes Community Health Board By Robert Williams Editor Todd Finkelson, of Ashby, was commended for his outstanding actions on October 24, 2025 by the County Assessor Heather Jacobson, Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, and the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 13. On October 24, 2025, while working in the field, Finkelson, an… Read More

New rules would also clarify the regulations for anglers on border waters Minnesota anglers would be able to keep four walleyes instead of six in a proposal by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to update a statewide inland water walleye fishing regulation that’s been in place since 1956. The rule change if approved, would go into… Read More

Otter Tail Central senior Peter Newark officially signed his college commitment letter to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Minnesota Crookston, a Division II program in the Northern Sun Conference, where he will compete under head coach Steve Krouse. Newark leaves Otter Tail Central as the most accomplished distance runner in school… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County, as approved Jan. 13 by the county board of commissioners, has joined the Northern Counties Coalition on a one-year trial basis.  “Of possible benefit to Otter Tail County is assistance from other area counties in the formulation of land use plans and formulation of general policies needed for… Read More

The annual meeting of the H-545 Foundation will be held on Monday, Jan. 26 at 7:15 p.m. at the Henning Landmark Center.  Topics at the meeting will include an H-545 financial update, the annual newsletter, scholarships to be given out this spring and election of officers. The H-545 Foundation invites any interested community members to attend.  Those… Read More

The Fargo and West Fargo Police Departments are requesting the assistance of residents, businesses and property owners in Otter Tail County. Authorities are investigating the disappearance of 25-year-old West Fargo resident Isadora Wengel. In addition to previous requests for residents and businesses in the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo area to review camera footage (which remain active), police… Read More

An Otter Tail County appraiser is recognized for his quick thinking and compassion after helping save a person’s life while working in the field. Todd Finkelson, an appraiser with the Otter Tail County Assessor’s Office, stopped at a rural property for a routine visit. During a conversation with the property owner, the individual made alarming statements… Read More

Senator Jordan Rasmusson has announced his intention to seek reelection in the Minnesota Senate for District 9, which includes communities in Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Traverse, and Wilkin counties. “The past year has made one thing clear: leadership isn’t measured by slogans or theatrics—it’s measured by results,” said Rasmusson. “Our communities deserve proven conservative leadership that… Read More

Grab your snowshoes or rent a pair of from Glendalough State Park and come see the park in winter. On Saturday, Jan. 31, join state park staff for a family-friendly adventure on snowshoes.  Meet at the Council Ring below the Sunset Lake trailhead parking lot at 10 a.m. Volunteers will have a fire going while participants… Read More

West Central Initiative has been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for the 2026 Weaver Awards, a national initiative of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute.  The Weaver Awards are part of a constellation of activities designed to celebrate and support weavers—everyday neighbors who are building relationships, strengthening belonging, and weaving… Read More