New program collects over 200,000 lbs. of compost Two programs started last spring are diverting large amounts of food waste from the landfill.  The Organics Recycling Pilot Program was started for locations that generate a substantial amount of food waste, such as schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities and restaurants. The Backyard Composting Program was started to… Read More

Senator-elect to introduce new legislation when legislative session begins in January Senator-elect Jordan Rasmusson, R- Fergus Falls, has announced he will introduce a property tax relief package when the new legislative session begins in January. Rasmusson’s proposal will include increasing the homestead market value exclusion, enhancing relief to seniors who defer their taxes, and beginning to… Read More

Budget surplus was one of the first topics of conversation By Robert Willams Editor Area legislators discussed current topics ahead of the upcoming legislative session on Friday, Dec. 9, via Zoom during the Legislative Kaffeeklatsch, hosted by West Central Initiative (WCI) and Lakes Country Service Cooperative (LCSC).  Participating in the round table were District 4B Representative Jim… Read More

Perham Health is pleased to introduce Jennifer Stong, MD. Dr. Stong specializes in family medicine and is qualified to care for the health care needs of the entire family, from infants to the elderly. She see patients at the Perham Clinic.  Dr. Stong received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. She completed… Read More

Several members of Nidaros 4-H honored On Sunday, Nov. 20, 4-H families gathered in Fergus Falls to celebrate the 2021-2022 4-H award winners. Nominated for Record Awards were 37 youth, grades kindergarten through 13th grade. They submitted their records from Cloverbud (K-2nd grade), livestock, and non-livestock projects to their club leaders who then recommended them… Read More

The Ottertail Clinic will reopen to patients on Dec. 15 after several months of renovations. In June 2022, high winds and heavy rain severely damaged the roof of the clinic. The interior of the building received extensive damage requiring a total overhaul.  The Ottertail Clinic is getting an aesthetic upgrade, complete with new amenities. Clinic organizers… Read More

Pheasant hunting season is open through Jan. 1, 2023 Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as temperatures fall and snow blankets the landscape. • Pheasants: Hunting season is open through Jan. 1, 2023. On Dec. 1, the daily bag limit increased to three roosters, with a possession limit… Read More

Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 400 students during its fall commencement program Thursday, Dec. 15, in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse. The 1 p.m. ceremony includes 310 undergraduates and 123 graduate students Amy Iler, host, producer and brand manager with KFGO Radio, will be the commencement speaker. She earned her degree in… Read More

Goal is to create around 200 new childcare slots Otter Tail County has won a $160,000 state grant to increase the availability of quality childcare in the region, an initiative Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, supported and worked with local officials to advance. The grant award will allow Otter Tail County to provide sub-grants and technical… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 The Henning City Council filled its vacant full-time police officer with a familiar face. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the council hired Tyler Schwartz to fill the vacancy left by Justin Lohse earlier this fall. Schwartz had been working as a part-time officer in Henning… Read More