Two adult male deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in two deer permit areas without previous confirmed cases of the disease. One deer was harvested in DPA 266 near Hawley in Clay County and the other deer was harvested in DPA 701 near Greenfield in Hennepin County. Both deer were harvested during the firearms deer… Read More

Plans to highlight Minnesota DNR priorities through 2030 Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats. These efforts follow the state’s recently updated pheasant and duck action plans. “We’re excited to be shifting into implementation of our updated action plans,”… Read More

Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now. Firearms safety certification is required of anyone born after Dec. 31, 1979, to purchase a hunting license in Minnesota. It’s recommended for anyone who hunts, even… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, in coordination with other Tribal entities, local governments, landowners and other stakeholders, has kicked off public engagement on the Northeast Omashkooz (elk) Restoration and Management Plan. Consistent with direction and funding provided by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023, the Minnesota… Read More

Need a warm place to walk this winter? The Henning Public School will be available for people to walk in the hallways Monday to Friday from 4-8 p.m. on days school is in session. On game days use entrance #4 and walk in the elementary hallways; non-game days use entrance #1 (entrance by the flagpole)… Read More

As snow and ice cover roads in Otter Tail County, snowplow drivers are hard at work ensuring safer conditions for travelers. On behalf of the team, the face behind Plowasaurus shares a few safety reminders for drivers who share highways with equipment operators. Slow down One of the most important aspects of winter driving is slowing… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Scouts in Otter Tail County have enjoyed winter outings at Camp Wilderness, northeast of Park Rapids, for many years. Popular activities, continuing to this year, include sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing,  Heated cabins are available for rent on weekends during January, February and March. Every cabin is heated… Read More

Sneeden named to Dean’s List Normandale Community College is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Semester Dean’s list.    Suzanna Sneeden, Deer Creek, was enrolled in at least nine credits and have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for courses completed in the fall semester ending in December 2024.    Normandale Community College in Bloomington,… Read More

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Glendalough State Park on Saturday, Feb. 8. Drop by any time between 6-8:30 p.m. for walking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow. “Winter candlelight events are a magical way to experience Minnesota’s state parks and… Read More

5 years ago Monday, Feb. 4, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate In a town of less than 80 people, word travels fast when news concerning a member of the community hits the streets. But when news concerning broasted chicken, and the 50-year-old Vining Palace, word spreads like wildfire. On Dec. 31, Lynda Rubink was serving what could have been… Read More