The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, in coordination with other Tribal entities, local governments, landowners and other stakeholders, has kicked off public engagement on the Northeast Omashkooz (elk) Restoration and Management Plan. Consistent with direction and funding provided by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023, the Minnesota… Read More

Need a warm place to walk this winter? The Henning Public School will be available for people to walk in the hallways Monday to Friday from 4-8 p.m. on days school is in session. On game days use entrance #4 and walk in the elementary hallways; non-game days use entrance #1 (entrance by the flagpole)… Read More

As snow and ice cover roads in Otter Tail County, snowplow drivers are hard at work ensuring safer conditions for travelers. On behalf of the team, the face behind Plowasaurus shares a few safety reminders for drivers who share highways with equipment operators. Slow down One of the most important aspects of winter driving is slowing… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Scouts in Otter Tail County have enjoyed winter outings at Camp Wilderness, northeast of Park Rapids, for many years. Popular activities, continuing to this year, include sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing,  Heated cabins are available for rent on weekends during January, February and March. Every cabin is heated… Read More

Sneeden named to Dean’s List Normandale Community College is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Semester Dean’s list.    Suzanna Sneeden, Deer Creek, was enrolled in at least nine credits and have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for courses completed in the fall semester ending in December 2024.    Normandale Community College in Bloomington,… Read More

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Glendalough State Park on Saturday, Feb. 8. Drop by any time between 6-8:30 p.m. for walking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow. “Winter candlelight events are a magical way to experience Minnesota’s state parks and… Read More

5 years ago Monday, Feb. 4, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate In a town of less than 80 people, word travels fast when news concerning a member of the community hits the streets. But when news concerning broasted chicken, and the 50-year-old Vining Palace, word spreads like wildfire. On Dec. 31, Lynda Rubink was serving what could have been… Read More

Senate Dems block with procedural vote On Monday, Jan. 27, Senate Republicans brought a motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) from the legislative body. Senator Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) offered the motion, but it failed on a procedural vote in which every Democrat voted to rule it out of order and protect Mitchell. “Senator Mitchell’s conduct… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “Adventures in Art,” an interactive installation featuring nature-related projects along with “Kids Create,” a show of elementary-age student art, January 29 through February 21. Bring your children, grandchildren, or your inner child to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center to… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Kendra Juvrud, who is the daughter of Brian Juvrud and Alicia Eckhoff (above) was crowned as Snow Week Queen, while Jack Reinbold, who is the son of Reed and Tanya Reinbold (right), was crowned as Snow Week King during coronation on Tuesday afternoon. Snow Week featured a number of activities both at… Read More