Festivities begin Friday night with demo derby, end Saturday with fireworks By Chad Koenen Publisher If you see someone from Ottertail with an extra hop in their step this week it is for a good reason—OtterFest is back and better than ever.  After hosting a slimmed down version of OtterFest last year, due in part to the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Several current and former members of the Henning Ambulance Service offered support for director Jane Cook during last week’s Henning City Council meeting.  Cook was the center of two agenda items that stated there would be a closed session for preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against and individual subject to the… Read More

Otter Repair officially opens in the heart of Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher As a golf cart and two boats sat idle near his shop, Glen Collins received a surprise visit from another customer who needed a quick fix for an outdoor toy. It’s been just four weeks since Collins opened his new shop, named Otter… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher One month after not supporting a request from Mary Nilson to detach from the city limits, the Henning City Council reversed course last week and approved supporting the detachment of the property on the southern part of town. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the city council learned it would be… Read More

Twin Spruce Farm hosts Breakfast on the Farm Aug. 14 The Twin Spruce Farm will host this year’s East Otter Tail Breakfast on the Farm on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. The farm is located at 48285 County Highway 51, Perham (follow the signs).    Arnie and Kris Gruenes and their seven… Read More

New director has been with OTC since 2011 Parks and trails are an important resource in Otter Tail County. The County’s Long-Range Strategic Plan highlights the public’s desire to preserve what exists and to explore opportunities to expand and connect the parks and trails system within the county.  Otter Tail County has begun implementing this area… Read More

Aerospace – Grades 6-8: Joshua Rogal, Buse Orwell, Purple; Thomas Erickson, Dalton, Lavender Aerospace – Grades 9+: Joseph Rogal, Buse Orwell, Purple Large Breed Intermediate Buck 6 – 8 months of age: Destoni Julsrud, Dane Prairie, Blue; Destoni Julsrud, Dane Prairie, Blue Large Breed Jr. Buck under 6 months of age: Destoni Julsrud, Dane Prairie, Blue; Destoni Julsrud, Dane Prairie, Blue; Mariah… Read More

House, shed destroyed, two firefighters injured in fire By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported that one person was injured in a traffic accident at the intersection of Highway 46 and 595th Avenue, east of Parkers Prairie. The accident took place at 2:27 p.m. on Aug. 3, just east of Parkers Prairie. A driver was test… Read More

Man with Ottertail ties began his journey on East Leaf Lake on June 3 By Chad Koenen Publisher Hank Kohler quickly picked up his phone on Wednesday morning, just south of Vicksburg, Miss., only to have to put it down to avoid a large barge that was sharing the waterways of the Mississippi River. Of course when… Read More

Old Homestead Cafe reopens after closing due to COVID-19 By Chad Koenen Publisher Just over one year after closing their doors due to the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan and Elizabeth Eckman are back in the kitchen, serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches at the Old Homestead Cafe. Situated on a busy stretch of highway… Read More