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

Larsen installed at Henning church on Oct. 24 By Chad Koenen Publisher Pastor Dan Larsen and his family haven’t wasted any time in getting acclimated to their new home. The new pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Henning has already participated in a number of community events like the Henning Haunted House since coming to town just… Read More

Last passenger train boarded OTC in 1971 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Birds flew overhead on a sunny and still morning in late October, 1971, at the Great Northern Railroad station north of downtown Fergus Falls. A group of passengers waited outside the station on the platform, next to railroad tracks. They were ready to board… Read More

Organization continues to grow in EOT By Chad Koenen Publisher Ottertail has a new 4-H group to call its own. The new Ottertail Lakers 4-H group met for the first time in October with 15 members. The group is an offshoot of the Henning Shining Lights, which in just under 10 years, had grown to approximately… Read More