Organization found 2024 election was fair, orderly By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The League of Women Voters conducted a 2024 post-election review of 43 of Minnesota’s 87 counties, including the election process in Otter Tail County. Findings were reviewed to county commissioners on April 14 by Teresa Muckala, a member of the League of Women… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 15 and in association with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, reported that a New York Mills man was injured in a traffic accident near Perham at 6:56 a.m. Authorities said a Freightliner Semi Tractor was traveling on County Road 80, attempting to cross onto eastbound Highway 10,… Read More

By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota A 2025 law mandating a $250 million cut to special education is prompting bipartisan pushback at the Minnesota Capitol, as school districts warn of widespread negative impacts.  Last year, the Legislature passed a law establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission, tasking it with finding $250 million in special education cuts by October 2026,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on April 14, approved issuance and sale of bonds to assist Bongards Creamery of Perham with a waste-water improvement system, part of an overall modernization plan for the cheese and whey manufacturer. Community Development Director Amy Baldwin explained to county commissioners that the bonds will be loaned to Bongards… Read More

Bill establishing term limits for governor, AG held over By Abbey Mulcahy Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House Rules Committee turned its attention toward the executive branch this week, as Republicans proposed resolutions calling for the impeachment of two top state Democrats, Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, and term limits for future governors and… Read More

By Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota Veterans dealing with health issues including post traumatic stress disorder, depression, substance use disorder, anxiety and chronic pain could be treated with psychedelic mushrooms if a bill heard in a Minnesota House committee on April 15 becomes law.  The bill would authorize limited use of psilocybin, a hallucinogen that is found in… Read More

In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County invites community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic county courthouse at 121 West Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls.  This free public event is an opportunity to explore the justice system and engage directly… Read More

Senate District 9 Republicans endorsed Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Saturday, April 11, as their candidate for the November election. “I am honored to have the support and trust of local Republicans,” said Rasmusson. “They’ve made it clear that they want more of the conservative leadership that has gotten results for Greater Minnesota and hasn’t backed… Read More

Contributed photo Birak Shrine Club members Bob Polzine, Henning, and Jon Tamke, Battle Lake presented two checks totaling $1,800 to Henning School Superintendent Melissa Sparks Tuesday, April 14. The money will be used to purchase a new, larger, adaptive trike for students to use within the school. Pictured next to the smaller adaptive trike is… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation awarded grants to nine Minnesota cities Tuesday, April 14, to help plan new ways for people to safely walk and bicycle in their communities. “Our Active Transportation Planning Assistance program helps cities, counties, and other eligible groups improve transportation safety, curb traffic, spur economic activity and increase Minnesotans’ health and well-being,”… Read More