Online auctions to begin March 17 and go for 45 days The Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office is preparing for upcoming online auctions of tax-forfeited properties, which will allow individuals and businesses to purchase land within the county. Tax-forfeited properties default to the State of Minnesota ownership after three years of unpaid taxes. Otter Tail County… Read More

Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Greater East Otter Tail County is excited to be planning a Community Gathering for Wednesday, March 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Crosspoint Alliance Church. This event features a light lunch of pizza and goodies and an opportunity to learn more about the mission of Love INC,… Read More

Dig out your butterfly and banana clips, platform shoes and vintage 90s attire because the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is bringing you the ultimate 90s Adult Prom on Saturday, March 22. This totally rad evening of nostalgia, music, and fun will take place at the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom from 7-11 p.m. Whether… Read More

Spring weight restrictions on Otter Tail County Highways went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 7, and will remain in effect until signs are removed. Those who have questions, need additional information, or would like to request a weight restriction map, can contact the Otter Tail County Highway Department at (218) 998-8470 or visit www.ottertailcounty.gov/news/2025-spring-weight-restrictions/

Minnesota North College announces the students recognized for academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester. Congratulations to over 900 students that completed 12 or more credits while earning a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher.    Among the local students named to the Dean’s List was Rachel Wulfekuhle, Ottertail. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer… Read More

Ease of some restrictions approved in split decision by house committee Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota Republican state lawmakers approved a pair of bills in a House committee last week to weaken restrictions on some uses of what are known as forever chemicals. The proposed changes are aimed at Amara’s Law, which passed in 2023. The law… Read More

Cresap is in his second year at M State in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Dave Cresap, former Perham High School boy’s basketball coach and now the head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, was named the MCAC South Division Coach-of-the-Year for 2025. Cresap led his M State Spartans’… Read More

Henning’s sixth grade Math Masters Team competed in Staples on March 6. They competed with nine other teams from surrounding districts.  The Henning sixth grade Math Masters Team took second place overall in the competition.  Congratulations also to Jaxon Pedersen who placed second in the individual rounds and sixth place in Basic Facts. 

5 years ago Monday, March 10, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Members of the Henning girls basketball team were all smiles after they defeated West Central Area 56-50 in the Section 6A finals at the University of Minnesota-Morris on Friday. With the win the Hornets have qualified for their first-ever state basketball tournament. The Hornets enter the state tournament… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen A group of local residents took advantage of some warm weather and sunny skies on Saturday afternoon to head out for a fishing trip on Pickerel Lake south of Ottertail. While warm temperatures has left some open water on a number of area lakes, ice fishermen from across the area are still… Read More