By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Jim Christopherson grew up on a farm near Vining, the youngest of 10 children. His father, Edward, immigrated from Norway to the United States. Hard work on the farm paid off for Jim who was a star athlete at Henning High School. By the time he graduated from… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher It may be a bit ironic, but water is slowing down the remodeling project at the Henning Wastewater Treatment facility. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning City Council heard from Henning Public Utilities Supervisor Ted Strand who said construction crews reached water at just nine feet. As… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County’s Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist and chairperson of the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee, addressed county lakeshore property owners May 31 at Thumper Pond. “Zebra mussels have invaded close to 1,000 lakes in Minnesota, but we have been able to keep them out… Read More

Contributed photo A new spiderweb playground equipment has been installed at the Ottertail Community Park. The large piece of playground equipment cost approximately $20,000, which was funded through the Ottertail Business and Community Association. 

Motorcycle ride to include stops in Underwood, Clitherall By Chad Koenen Publisher As the ground rumbles and the engines roar down Centennial 84 Drive in New York Mills on Saturday, participants in the 24th annual Ronald McDonald House Ride are one step closer to helping a family during a time of need. After all, while… Read More

Think-Off set for Saturday in NY Mills The 32nd Annual Great American Think-Off, a program of the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, returns Friday and Saturday, June 13–14, inviting the public to explore one of life’s biggest questions: “Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?” This long-running annual philosophy debate draws… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Express bus service, operated for many years in Otter Tail County by Fergus Falls-based Productive Alternatives, is shifting to a proposed Joint Powers Board. Completion of the changeover from Productive Alternatives to a Joint Powers Board will not take place until June 30, 2026.  Until then,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on June 5, reported that fire destroyed a shop with several items inside. The blaze, reported at 10:46 p.m., took place west of Star Lake in central Otter Tail County. Lost in the fire were two older Chevrolet Suburbans, power tools, a snowblower and other items…. Read More

The Minnesota Legislature has approved the State and Local Government and Elections budget agreement, which includes a major initiative to strengthen oversight of state agencies and safeguard taxpayer dollars. House File 3, chief sponsored by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) in the Senate, ensures that state agencies implement audit recommendations from the Office of the… Read More

Special showing set for Friday at Cornerstone Cornerstone Church in Henning will be hosting a free film screening, as well as a question and answer session with author/director Beth Howard. The following day, Howard will be hosting a book signing at the Wadena Train Depot and the Cozy Theatre in Wadena will be hosting the… Read More