Photo by Chad KoenenSeveral local veterans received a special gift during the annual Henning Veterans Day program. Quilts of Valor are given to veterans and servicemen as a way to thank them for their service. The handmade quilts provide warmth to veterans. Following the program, many of the veterans had their quilts signed and gathered… Read More

OT County has six newspapers By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Minnesota has a strong tradition of community newspapers, says Lisa Hills, executive director of the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA). “Unlike many areas of the United States that are now considered news deserts, most of Minnesota’s rural residents can still pick up a copy of a local newspaper,”… Read More

What are some of your hobbies? Where do you work/what do you do?   I currently work at Perham Living as an LPN. I enjoy bowling and spending time with my fur babies. How long have you been on the ambulance service: I have been with the service since 1999. Why did you join the ambulance service: How I got… Read More

To go orders will also be available  By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to have  a full Thanksgiving meal, but are afraid that your turkey will come out looking like a ham? Are you alone and simply cannot justify cooking a large meal that will feed a small army? If so, St. Edwards Catholic Church in… Read More

Zebra mussels found on irrigation equipment on Leek and Trowbridge Lakes The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Leek Lake and Trowbridge Lake in Otter Tail County. Leek and Trowbridge are directly connected lakes. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding two suspected zebra mussels on irrigation equipment… Read More

Tri-County Health Care will again be hosting their Auxiliary Auction virtually. During the auction community members bid on baskets filled with holiday themed items prepared by area businesses, community organizations and Tri-County departments. All funds go to the TCHC Auxiliary to make an impact for patients and staff.   Website bidding will begin on Nov. 26…. Read More

The following classes are being offered through Henning Community Education.   Please contact the Henning Public School at 583-2927, ext. 8000 for more information or to register for classes.   • Social Security: Timing is Everything—Social Security is a vital income source, but timing is everything. Come to this class to get answers to common Social Security… Read More

One road injury reported near NY Mills By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A woman driving on Highway 60, north of Perham, was injured Nov. 11 when she tried to avoid hitting a deer. She rolled her vehicle into the north ditch close to 5:30 p.m. She was taken to the hospital in Perham after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries…. Read More

OTC Commissioners to host public hearing on Dec. 1 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Board of Commissioners, on November 9, heard an outline for the County Solid Waste Master Plan. The presenter was County Solid Waste Director Chris McConn. A public hearing on this subject will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec…. Read More

The Landmark Center has received a grant from the Lake Region Electric Cooperative to purchase an AED portable defibrillator, which is now on-hand for medical emergencies. In addition, the Landmark Center will offer two CPR training sessions in January 2022, led by professionals from Tri-County Health Care. Please watch for dates when available.  The Landmark Center… Read More