Linda has been a part of the area for 50 years By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Area columnist and book author Alan “Lindy” Linda celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, March 30, at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. He spent this special afternoon with family members, friends and readers from throughout Otter Tail County…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on March 26, gave its official support to April 2024 as Child Abuse Protection Month. “Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our society,” said county Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom to the five county commissioners. Sjostrom added that finding solutions requires… Read More

Contributed photos Henning Elementary students blew past a recent reading challenge at the school. Students in grades K-2 were challenged to read a minimum of 50 books during the past month. Students in Mrs. Amundson’s kindergarten class read 624 books, Mrs. Emter’s kindergarten class read 609 books, Mrs. Greenwaldt’s first grade class read 665 books,… Read More

Haugrud has been with Weichert for one year Erin Haugrud has joined the team at Weichert, Realtors – Paulson Land Company. She serves home buyers and sellers in Otter Tail County and surrounding areas with all their real estate needs. “Erin has been an integral part of our team for nearly a year as a transaction… Read More

Abramson, county create culvert cleaning tool The Otter Tail County Highway Department’s Ditch and Drainage Inspector, Colby Palmersheim, joined forces with the Fergus Falls Kennedy High School (KHS) welding class. Together, they launched Otter Tail County’s Culvert Grapple Hook innovation, a winch-powered tool to clean out culverts.  With a grant from the University of Minnesota Local… Read More

Railway line existed for nearly a century, began in 1882 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The railroad arrived in Pelican Rapids in 1882, a branch line from Fergus Falls, which was to continue northward. This never happened, however, and the line remained a “dead end” until its removal 100 years later.  Fergus Falls was incorporated in… Read More

New display to be featured through 2024 The Otter Tail County Historical Society’s new exhibition RESORTS is now open. “In the heart of the lakes with excellent resorts, we invite you to stay, fish and play.” By the early 1880s, Otter Tail County was already becoming a destination for people seeking to escape the heat of teeming… Read More

Going Local workshops set for May 16 in Perham To bolster civic participation and leadership in rural areas of Minnesota, West Central Initiative is seeking individuals to join the 2024 Run4Rural cohort and Going Local workshops, components of the organization’s wider Rural Democracy program.   The Run4Rural program equips participants with all the tools and knowledge needed… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Traffic injuries were reported following accidents over the March 22-24 weekend in Otter Tail County and one accident in the early morning hours of March 25. One accident took place at 12:08 p.m. on March 23 along Interstate 94 in southwestern Otter Tail County. A semi driver sustained injuries after losing… Read More

Grant to further OT County’s Empowered Worker Program Otter Tail County was awarded a $250,000 Drive for 5 Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).  The grant funding will be used to further the County’s Empowered Worker Program. This program will grow the area’s workforce by providing skills training and resource navigation for individuals… Read More