Over 100 people attend annual celebration By Chad Koenen Publisher The Christmas spirit was on full display on Friday afternoon as well over 100 people attended the annual DAC Christmas party at the Otter Supper Club in Ottertail. The event featured Christmas music, a meal, Santa Claus and plenty of time for dancing for children and adults of… Read More

Pastor Stout also serves St. Peter’s Lutheran in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter For the past seventeen years Rev. Ryan D. G. Stout has served as a pastor to several congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Stout served his call at Bethlehem Lutheran in Fargo, N.D., before starting his current call at St. Peter’s Lutheran… Read More

OTC approves $11.7 million to cover highway improvements By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 28, approved a bonding transaction of $11.7 million to cover county highway improvements for the years 2024 and 2025. About 34 percent of revenues from the county half cent sales tax can go towards bond repayments, over a 20-year… Read More

Contributed photo Four new students were inducted into the Henning National Honor Society on Monday, Nov. 27. The ceremony was held in the school library. The new members of the Henning NHS include: Teigan Bjerke, Dawson Misegades, Lila Thorson and Tiffany Weber. They will join Lyvia Misegades who was already a member of the organization… Read More

County gets ready for 2024 election By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent As an eligible use of federal recovery funds for the provision of general government services, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners supports use of federal dollars to purchase election equipment. This aligns with the Navigating the Road Ahead program. County commissioners agree that it… Read More

Contributed photo A new Olympic size ice skating rink has been installed at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail. The skating rink is located in the overflow parking lot near the local hotel/resort. The ice skating rink is open to the public and there is no charge to utilize the new attraction. 

Saturday attendance increased during annual summer celebration By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Phelps Mill Festival, held the weekend of July 8-9, 2023, received rave reviews which were shared at the Tuesday morning, Nov. 28 meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We had increased attendance on Saturday, July 8, took in more… Read More

First National Bank Henning, Ottertail and Battle Lake has announced the latest addition to its dedicated team, Andy Eckhoff.  With an impressive 12-year track record in banking, Eckhoff brings a wealth of experience, particularly in the dynamic realms of commercial and agricultural lending.  Hailing from Henning, Eckhoff is not just a seasoned professional; he’s a passionate advocate… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 24, reported that fire destroyed a house under construction northeast of Perham. The location was close to 500th Street. Deputies said the cause of the fire was still not known as of Monday morning, Nov. 27. Also destroyed were tools and sewing/embroidery equipment. No injuries were reported. Responding… Read More

By Brogan Ludwig West Central Initiative Soil and Water Conservation Districts are a way Minnesota’s natural resources can be available for the future. Through technical education, technical assistance, and financial aid, your local SWCD can help you in your conservation project. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, abnormally dry and hot weather conditions decimated crops across Minnesota…. Read More