Photo by Dan Broten Singles on one of the two twin steeples at the Trinity Center were removed last week as part of a restoration project at the former church. As part of the project, the bell tower and twin peaks on top of the building are being repaired. The project will continue until early September… Read More

Anuj Mogla, MD, has joined the Sanford Health Perham team. His addition will further improve access to quality health care in the area. Mogla specializes in family medicine. He graduated from medical school at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten and did his residency at the University of North Dakota…. Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen

Currently 761 people are members of 4-H in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members, in late June, heard an update on the Otter Tail County 4-H program, highlighting programming and membership.   “4-H inspires youth to become leaders and is committed to empowering youth,” noted Regional Director Cecelia Amadou.   There are four focused… Read More

Longtime state senator is retiring at the end of the year Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) with the Minnesota Legacy Award on July 28 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Red Wing. This award is given, upon retirement, to legislators who had a particularly positive impact… Read More

Offers students a simplified transfer pathway Minnesota State Community and Technical College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU™ program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Construction of new county garages at Pelican Rapids and Battle Lake is on schedule, said County Engineers Charles Grotte to members of the county board of commissioners on Aug. 9. “All work is proceeding well and we should complete both projects by mid-November,” Grotte said. Otter Tail County is divided into five… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School August 27  is National “Just Because Day.” With summer winding down and school thoughts beginning to sneak into our brains, we hope that you will use these last two columns of the summer on National celebration days to act on their titles. “Just Because” is a great reason to do just about… Read More

About 7,700 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 13 and May 14, including students from your area.   There were two live ceremonies: one at the Kohl Center on May 13 for doctoral, MFA and medical students; and one at Camp Randall on May 14 for undergraduate, law and master’s students.   The… Read More