Tri-County Health Care is now offering a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the immunocompromised. The FDA authorized a third dose on Aug. 13, 2021. At this time, only mRNA vaccines like Pfizer or Moderna require a third dose. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, to receive a third dose, an individual must meet… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 A five-year-old Henning girl is fighting for her life after an accident on the family farm. Savannah Springer, daughter of Brittany and Stephen Springer, was hurt on Monday, Aug. 22 when she was pinched between the hitch of a haybine and the hitch of a trailer. Savannah was… Read More

The Otter Tail Central football team enters the 2021 season returning several key members of their Section 6A runner-up team from 2020.  However the Bulldogs will miss graduating starters Drew Durbin, Ethan Houselog, Wyatt Severson, Cian Buehler, Brady VanErp, Will Ehlert, Meteo Lopez-Moen, Kayne Cameron and Andrew Fronning.  OTC will lean on returning seniors Tanner Arnt, Sammy… Read More

New pastor has been in ministry since 1984 By Chad Koenen Publisher Pastor Nathan Hanson may be the new pastor at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church, but he is anything but a new face in the community.  Hanson, who has been a pastor since 1984, took over as the pastor at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church in May. Prior… Read More

New hop scotch patterns installed in Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail city staff are putting a new twist on the old saying, “just a hop, skip and a jump away.” Staff members recently installed several hopscotch patterns by the community center and city hall as a way to bring some extra fun to the… Read More

Event to be held at the Henning Event Center By Chad Koenen Publisher There is nothing quite like biting into a hunk of juicy turkey, and the Henning Area Chamber of Commerce is hoping to provide a delicious end to summer during the annual World Famous Turkey BBQ on Friday. The turkey bbq will be held on… Read More

OT County Board receives update from MICA By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The 5-person county Board of Commissioners applauded results of the 2021 state legislative session after hearing a report on Aug. 10 from the Minnesota Inner County Association (MICA). Overall, key successes for MICA member counties include: • Continued funding for the County Program Aid and… Read More

Two people injured in motorcycle crash near Rothsay By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Aug. 9, reported the theft of tools and batteries from a vehicle on Highway 3, southeast of Pelican Rapids and close to Cross Point Road. The theft took place after a pickup was left on the side of the road following… Read More