Photos by Chad Koenen and Kendall Koenen A total of 6,000 eggs disappeared in a matter of minutes on Saturday afternoon at the Ottertail Community Center. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was moved to the street near the community center after snow blanketed the area last week. 

Event to be held Tuesday, Wednesday in Henning By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of Henning area residents will be doing their part to bring the real meaning behind the Easter celebration to life this week. St. Edward’s Catholic Church will be hosting the “Living Stations of the Cross” on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The story will… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher While the greater Henning area can’t seem to shake winter’s cover, greenhouses are beginning to transform into an oasis of colors in preparation for the upcoming season. Of course, cold temperatures and snow cover outside has created a fair share of issues for greenhouses as they navigate high heating costs inside to… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Everyone knows the Easter Bunny is nothing more than a ham. Always looking for another great photo opportunity to steal the show and shake its little fluffy tail. On Saturday, the Easter Bunny will get its chance to strike a pose with a wide smile and big eyes at the annual Ottertail Easter… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Deer Creek’s general fund continues to be in strong shape and most of its enterprise funds were able to churn a profit last year. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council received its 2022 audit from Dean Birkeland of Carlson SV.  The city’s general fund… Read More

Local boards navigate concerns from parents, organizations By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fergus Falls School Supt. Jeff Drake says these are challenging times to be in school leadership. That holds true for school administrators and school board members alike. “While our school district embraces feedback from the community, opinions on any single issue are often strongly… Read More

New trails to connect with HOL trail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent What was once referred to as the Pelican Rapids to Perham Recreational Trail is now the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail. There will be connections from the main trail to Dent and Vergas. On Tuesday, March 28, the county board of commissioners voted to… Read More

Authorities remind residents to not forward money or gift cards By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office again reminds residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, of the need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. As for phone calls from scammers, never forward money or purchase iTune cards when… Read More