Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers is trying to ease the state’s housing crunch by making more homes available to people looking for a first home, but some local officials are concerned the approach will bypass the concerns of their communities.  The lawmakers are pitching legislation they call the Minnesota Starter Home… Read More

Auditor/treasurer has served for 42 years in county government By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday morning, March 25, honored retiring County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein for his 42 years of service to county government. He ran for county auditor in 1990 and was reelected to seven more four-year terms… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota Supporters say two bills being considered in the Minnesota House and Senate could help significantly reduce the number of teens dying from opioid overdoses. Minnesota is feeling the effects of a nationwide increase in opioid-involved overdoses after the emergence of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid drug 50 times stronger than heroin. Opioid poisoning… Read More

On December 29, 2024, Otter Tail County Dispatch received a report of an incident involving a young child who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a residence in rural Wadena. Law enforcement, emergency medical services, and rescue personnel responded to the scene, where they found a 3 ½-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the… Read More

Volunteers sought to complete service project This spring, Norah Froslee is coordinating a facility enhancement for the Vining History Center as her culminating service project to earn the American Heritage Girls (AHG) Stars and Stripes Award. Painting, removing old school lockers, adding display boards and other tasks will do more than improve the lighting and appearance of… Read More

Stay of imposition issued Anthony Guiseppi Tallarico, 46, of Pelican Rapids, was sentenced Feb. 27, 2015, following a felony conviction of third-degree assault. He received a stay of imposition and will have his felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor if he stays law abiding during a five-year probationary period. He previously served 29 days at the county… Read More

For questions or to register for the following Community Education classes please contact the Henning Public School at 583-2927, ext. 8000.   Registration and payment can be mailed to Henning Community Education, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551. Beginner Scrapbooking Preserve your photo memories – with a fabulous keepsake. You have lots of life’s moments, on your… Read More

Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County AIS Specialist and chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee (SAISAC) called on lawmakers to reconsider proposed Local Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Aid cuts.  McGrew testified before the Minnesota State Senate Taxes Committee on March 25 to address the proposed funding reductions that threaten Minnesota’s successful AIS prevention… Read More

Weichert, Realtors – Paulson Land Company is proud to announce that multiple agents from its brokerage were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for their exceptional real estate performance in 2024. The following agents were recognized for their sales achievements in 2024, based on gross commission income or units closed: • Tim… Read More

Minnesota Veterans Homes – Fergus Falls Residents are grateful for a donation aimed at keeping them active, entertained and healthy. Runningen Furs—a locally family-owned business—recently donated $2,826 to the Fergus Falls Veterans Home’s Recreation Fund. This donation was the latest in a series of gifts to honor Veteran Ruben Runningen, a Resident of the Home from… Read More