Residents reminded to double check requests By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Gift card scams, despite repeated warnings, continue in Otter Tail County. The most recent scam was reported by sheriff deputies on April 16. A county resident, at an undisclosed location, lost $300 in this latest scam. Deputies said a woman received an email from a person… Read More

A Roseau Elementary student was selected as the winner of the 2024 Minnesota D.A.R.E. poster contest. Anastyn is participating in the D.A.R.E. program, at Roseau Elementary School, under the direction of the Roseau Police Department. Roseau Police Department D.A.R.E. Officer Zach Manka entered her poster in the statewide program hosted by Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc. Anastyn’s… Read More

Weller resigns from Henning EDA By Chad Koenen Publisher Stephen Springer has been recommended to fill an open position on the Henning EDA. He was recommended to join the seven person board during a regularly scheduled Henning EDA meeting last week.  The position came available after Henning EDA member Holly Weller resigned from the board. Henning EDA Chair… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A new formal entrance to the high school gym will not be added to this summers school building project—at least as presented last week.  ¶  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the Henning School Board heard from Nathan Norton, of ICS, concerning three proposals to create a new entrance for… Read More

Indigenous people speak about history in United States By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On April 13 Otter Tail County residents gathered at the Fergus Falls Public Library and joined Indigenous leaders Prairie Rose Seminole and Darren Renville in exploring the Doctrine of Discovery, regarding Indian lands. The doctrine stated that land held by non-Christians was available for settlement…. Read More

More than 250 students from around Otter Tail County had the opportunity to explore future careers in high-demand industries this school year.  The Otter Tail County Youth Workforce Navigation Program organized field trips to 18 employers representing the agriculture, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, government, business and non-profit management, and trades industries between September and April. Students from… Read More

Weichert, Realtors – Paulson Land Company is proud to announce that multiple agents from its brokerage were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for their outstanding real estate performance in 2023. The following agents were recognized for their sales achievements in 2023, based on gross commission income or units closed:  • Clay… Read More

Minnesota turkey season to be held through the end of May With tens of thousands of hunters set to hunt wild turkeys between now and the end of May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages them all to prioritize safety and remember a safe hunt is a successful hunt. Hunting overall is a safe activity, and… Read More

Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at… Read More

Area residents asked to be on the lookout for zebra mussels this spring The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lee Lake, near the city of Hawley in Clay County.  A lake property owner contacted the DNR after noticing zebra mussels along the shoreline and attached to a rock. A… Read More