Senior citizens warned about scam attempts By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a house May 1 in Sverdrup Township, rural Underwood. Sheriff deputies said the fire was called in to authorities at 11:24 p.m. The fire was out of control when firefighters arrived. Authorities said the fire was a total loss. No injuries were reported. Aassisting… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Bradley Moats gave a fist bump to one of the guests lining the grand march path while escorting Dealia Grabe at the annual Henning High School prom on Satuday night. Grand march, prom and post prom was all held at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail under the theme of Golden Hour. For… Read More

Final discussions on ordinance are set for May By Robert Williams Editor A public hearing was held regarding the new Otter Tail County vacation home rental ordinance by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 23, with more than a few specific areas of the ordinance questioned. “This is a new ordinance,” said Land and Resource Management Director… Read More

Final day of school for students is May 15 By Chad Koenen Publisher School is still in session for a few more weeks, but an expansive construction and remodeling project at Henning School is already underway. Currently, the high school gym is closed to students and the public as it is being cleaned and resurfaced. Soon the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Just ask Ray Kinsella and he can attest—if you build it they will come.  Of course Kinsella was a fictional character in the 1980s classic “The Field of Dreams,” but there is no fantasizing the resurgence of baseball in the Henning community since the expansive remodeling project at Tony Kawlewski Field in Henning… Read More

OT County-based facility serves a number of counties By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Several years ago, following the closing of the Regional Treatment Center (RTC), Fergus Falls-based Productive Alternatives (PA) opened a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) helping people in need here in west-central Minnesota. The CSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week while… Read More

Eight bids received for water tower project By Chad Koenen Publisher An expansive water tower project received some unexpected, but welcomed news last week in Deer Creek.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved a low bid of $353,050 from Onyx Blasting and Coating for this summer’s water tower rehabilitation… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 21, reported thefts from a car southeast of Fergus Falls, near several businesses. A smashed window resulted in entrance to the vehicle. Taken were a wallet with credits cards and a debit card, a purse and gift card. An investigation was continuing as of Monday, April 22. Accident… Read More

The Chauncey Martin multipurpose building is now officially open to the public, marking a significant milestone in community collaboration. This project results from a successful partnership between the City of Pelican Rapids, Pelican Rapids School District, Otter Tail County, and several other organizations. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 25 with many in… Read More

On Wednesday, May 1, West Central Initiative, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will launch an application for PROMISE Act Grants to support businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota.  West Central Initiative will administer a total of $2.3 million in PROMISE Act Grants over two fiscal years to support… Read More