Presidential library to host grand opening on July 4, 2026 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, nearing completing near Medora in western North Dakota, will be dedicated on July 4, 2026. This grand opening will coincide with America’s 250th anniversary and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Medora… Read More

In honor of local veterans, Henning School would like to invite the public to donate to the local food shelf as a way to say thank you for all you have done. When you come to the program at 1 p.m. on November 11, please consider bringing cans of food to resupply the food shelf. … Read More

Biker injured east of Dent By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  A county resident who lives northwest of Battle Lake has been scammed out of $700, as reported by county sheriff deputies on Oct. 13. The scam victim, believing a phone pitch that he won a truck and large amount of cash, gave the… Read More

When the Board of Directors and Executive Director of Love INC of Greater East Otter Tail County began planning their Fall Fundraiser, they had two main goals: raise a substantial amount of money to support the mission and help attendees understand the hardships experienced by people who reach out to Love INC for help.  As… Read More

The 2025 Relay for Life of Otter Tail County was both exciting and challenging for the Relay Event Leadership team.  It was exciting to be planning to celebrate and honor the 30th anniversary of a successful relay, yet there was also the challenge of searching for and adapting to a new venue. All things considered,… Read More

This fall, the M State Fine Arts Department invites you to step into the potluckpowered kitchen of a rural Minnesota church with its musical comedy, “Church Basement Ladies.” Inspired by the best-selling book, “Growing Up Lutheran,” by Minnesota authors Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, the show celebrates the unsung heroines who keep the coffee… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning 6-12th grade choir students performed a number of selections during the fall music concert on Thursday evening. The fall concert was held in place of the fall school musical that has been moved to the spring of the year. Prior to the start of the concert, Henning Principal Thomas… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Clayton Johnson of Albert Lea wrapped up the Landmark Center 2020 Workshop Series with two days of wood carving last week. The workshop was the eighth one the Landmark Center hosted as part of the summer workshop series.  Scott Gunderson doesn’t view his new business venture… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The third annual Deer Creek Trunk or Treat once again turned out a big crowd of people on Sunday afternoon. Held at the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, the event was organized by church members, Deer Creek Fire and Rescue, as well as community members. Approximately 20 trunks and 250 people… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Roger Lonnstrom got the welcome home he never received when he returned from Vietnam some 50 years ago as both he and Roger Heschke recently took part in the Honor Flight out of Fargo, N.D. Both local veterans spoke slowly and emphasized the overwhelming feeling they received when they landed back… Read More