Annual event set for June 14 in New York Mills Four thinkers have been selected to travel to the small town of New York Mills, this June to debate the 2025 question posed by the annual Great American Think-Off: “Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?” In an age shaped by misinformation, social… Read More

Surcharge to replace money EV owners would pay in gas taxes Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota The price of driving electric vehicles in Minnesota may well increase as lawmakers look to wrap up work on a transportation funding plan.  The House transportation budget bill raises a yearly surcharge paid by electric vehicle owners from $75 to $200…. Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House and Senate have voted to respond to the avian influenza epidemic, but they still have to agree on the scope of the effort. The House included more than $3 million in funding for bird flu prevention in its budget bill, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 130-3 on… Read More

Construction on Fergus Falls courthouse was completed in 1922 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The current Otter Tail County Courthouse, completed in 1922 just south of downtown Fergus Falls, has paintings of all the townships of Otter Tail County. The courthouse is four stories tall and has a total of 47,000 square feet of space. Included… Read More

County DWI Court was established in 2008 Each day, Otter Tail County’s Justice and Safety teams engage with individuals affected by substance use and mental health disorders—challenges that often underlie criminal behavior. Many individuals cycle in and out of the justice system without effective intervention. Otter Tail County Treatment Courts break that cycle through accountability,… Read More

During Child Foster Care Month, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. With the number of children needing safe, stable homes increasing, there is a need for caring foster families. “Otter Tail County prioritizes placing children with relatives whenever possible; family restoration is our ultimate goal,” shared Stephanie Olson, Human… Read More

Hands-on activity for all ages with local Goeden’s Greenhouse owner, Matt. Please note there are four class dates to choose from. An entertaining and interactive planting presentation exploring how to grow stunning flower displays. Great for a family activity with the kids! Also a perfect idea for couples to have a unique date night. Class fee is $22/person… Read More

Otter Tail County is pleased to announce the first round of grant recipients for the Opioid Settlement Fund, marking a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis in our communities. Through the dedication of the Otter Tail County Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Council and the County Board of Commissioners, $400,000 in funding has been awarded… Read More

Jim Bainer, a recently retired diesel instructor at M State, has been inducted into the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence Hall of Fame. The award commemorates lifetime contributions to transportation education in Minnesota. Bainer retired in January after 20 years of teaching at M State, where he was well-known as a skilled and dedicated Diesel… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate In a time of social distancing, community and school members did their part to help the Alma Stueve family celebrate her 95th birthday in style at the end of April. Since visitors are not being allowed inside assisted living facilities like Willow Creek Assisted Living in Henning, school… Read More