5 years ago Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate The Ottertail City Council held their regular monthly meeting for May in-person and virtually, with those in attendance at the city hall practicing social distancing. At the meeting, the council took various steps to provide help to Ottertail businesses. These measures included the council passing a motion to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Kids in Otter Tail County playing sandlot baseball games, prior to the arrival of the Minnesota Twins in 1961, had baseball heroes from other major league teams. There were only 16 major league teams in the late 1950s, compared to 30 teams today in the big leagues. Among the baseball heroes… Read More

OTC to host Barnesville in sub section opener After back-to-back rainouts, the Otter Tail Central Bulldogs came out swinging Thursday afternoon, rallying from an early deficit to knock off Pillager 9–5 in a key conference matchup. The story of the game was junior Kale Misegades, who turned in a heroic all-around performance. Misegades was unstoppable at… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen After inclement weather forced the postponement of the track and field day the week beforehand, Henning Elementary students, their friends and family gathered last Monday afternoon for the annual event. Among the highlights was the sack race (right), races on the track (below right), shot put (below left) and shoe kick (below)…. Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning High School Class of 2025 received their high school diplomas on Friday night. During the ceremony, students including Colton Jacobs (above) gave their parents a flower and a hug to thank them for their support through the years. Students, including Jack Reinbold (above) and Logan Kostelecky (below), pranked school board… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The word little may be in its name, but stepping inside the Little Bar and Grill feels like anything but a small experience. From the fresh look, new menu, big crowds and even a brand new kitchen, the Little Bar and Grill in Battle Lake has already turned into a popular destination… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Cody Truax has the unique ability to transform a rundown vehicle that has seen its better days into a pristine piece of heaven that looks like it just came off the assembly line. In many ways he is like an artist and a dirty vehicle is his canvas that in a few… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary School students took center stage on Friday morning for their annual spring concert. The concert featured the fifth grade band and K-5 students singing a variety of songs in front of a large crowd in the stands. Due to inclement weather, the elementary track and field day was postponed to Monday. 

Tyler Wohlers Trail grand opening set for June 21 By Chad Koenen Publisher Chickens may soon be coming to the land of otters.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council gave initial support to proceed with exploring the possibility of adopting a chicken ordinance in the community. What the ordinance may actually look… Read More

As the event leadership team of Otter Tail County’s Relay For Life is busy planning this year’s Relay For Life, there is an added air of excitement because we will be celebrating the 30th year of the Otter Tail County Relay.  As the OTC Relay celebrates its 30th year, the American Cancer Society Relay For… Read More