Minnesota DNR unveils I Can! program, registration for program underway The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ award-winning I Can! program resumes this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions held in more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Programs start Saturday, June 11, and continue through late August.  Registration began on Thursday, April 14. Program offerings include: • I Can Camp! •… Read More

Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Stacy for nearly 11 years now. She is originally from Wood Lake and was a teacher for 6 years, a nanny for 1, and a day care provider for 9. She is currently working on her Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Together we have 3 children: Timothy,… Read More

More than 100 people attend event to highlight housing projects Otter Tail County hosted a countywide housing summit on Thursday, April 7. The summit brought more than 100 housing partners together at Thumper Pond Resort to learn about housing successes, engage with each other, and activate continued housing growth for Otter Tail County. The housing summit… Read More

Contributed photo Cub Scout Pack 307 held their annual Pinewood Derby, as well as their Blue and Gold banquet on April 10 in Ottertail.  Scouts received their belt loops and pins along with patches they had earned throughout the year.  

Photos by Chad Koenen St. Edward’s Catholic Church youth and local residents brought the story of Easter to life last week. The church hosted the Living Stations on the Cross on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The event portrayed the crucification of Jesus on the cross and the Easter story.

‘Let’s Go!’ highlights unique adventures in West Central Minnesota West Central Initiative’s Director of Early Childhood, Nancy Jost, was inspired to create Let’s Go! after being shown a children’s book about Minnesota.  “The book was beautiful,” said Jost. “But it didn’t represent our region of Minnesota—our beautiful lakes, trees, cultures, and communities. So, I shared the idea of… Read More

Carlisle Township family has been farming since 1972 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Charles Piekarski, with his wife, Carol, have farmed in Carlisle Township, Otter Tail County, the past 50 years from 1972 through 2022. In 1973 Charles and his father, Steve, were featured in the local newspaper. That year, soybean prices were high. That was due,… Read More

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen Hundreds of children converged on Ottertail on Saturday for the annual Ottertail Easter Egg Hunt. The event featured approximately 5,500 Easter eggs that were hidden in the community park. The event also featured two Easter Bunny’s and 150 gift baskets that were given away. The event was sponsored by the… Read More

Stueve visits with students about serving in the military By Chad Koenen Publisher The Vietnam War recently came to life thanks to a familiar face at Henning School. Dave Stueve, who is a longtime bus driver at Henning School, shared his experience and pictures from his time in the Vietnam War with Henning sixth, seventh and ninth… Read More

Local authorities remind motorists to give emergency personnel space on roads By Chad Koenen Publisher An accident that could have ended in tragedy is serving as a reminder of the importance of slowing down when approaching flashing lights. Last Wednesday, Pete Wallevand, owner of Pete’s Amoco in Henning, was winching a car on a wrecker call… Read More