Otter Tail County resident could be out as much as $20,000 in scam attempt By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Oct. 8, reported one injury in a roadway accident at a location known as Cabbage Corner northeast of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1. The accident took place at 10:27 a.m. A 77-year-old male… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sarah Psick has again been contracted by the county board for lobbying assistance at the Minnesota State Legislature. She is the owner of Psick Capitol Solutions and launched her St. Paul business after working as government relations director for a Twin Cities law firm. “Sarah navigates the state legislature very well,… Read More

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, has awarded Otter Tail County with the distinguished Seven Seals Award in recognition of its exceptional support for service members of the Guard and Reserve. This prestigious award acknowledges the county’s commitment to fostering a supportive work environment for military personnel… Read More

Local residents hoping to contribute to the recovery efforts of the hurricanes in Florida.  According to Otter Tail County Emergency Manager Patrick Waletzko, offered these tips for contributing to the hurricane relief efforts:  • Make monetary donations to trusted organizations is the best way to donate. • Cash is efficient, flexible to use, and requires no packaging or transportation…. Read More

Eastwood graduates from Northwest Technical College Suzanne Eastwood, Ottertail, has graduated from Northwest Technical College and was recognized during its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony.   Eastwood earned an Associate of Science in Nursing.   Located in Bemidji, Minn., NTC-Bemidji’s Technical College is a member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State. Learn more at ntcmn.edu. Angell graduates from Bemidji State Joseph… Read More

Join bus driver and tour guide Scott Hart for a fun treasure hunt trip to Detroit Lakes on Sunday, Oct. 27, where participants will search for five supersized trolls, a villainous Golden Rabbit, and two magic mirror portals, created by recycling artist Thomas Dambo.  The adventure involves outdoor hiking, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and… Read More

Cindy Fox’s first childhood memory is standing in her crib, wet and cold, on a frigid Minnesota morning. Her new book, “Black & White,” begins at that moment and follows her through her life growing up on a dairy farm in northwestern Minnesota where the only things that ever changed were the seasons and a… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 Vaping, Juuling, E-hookah, Vape sticks and Vape pens—no matter the name, e-cigarettes are a growing epidemic throughout the country. And like the battle with cigarettes a generation ago, schools, public health organizations and communities alike are doing their best to curb a growing habit among some of the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Kindergarten and first graders at Henning School were among the lucky students to meet several members of the Henning Fire Department on Friday morning. The students learned about fire safety, what to do in the event of a fire and what a firefighter might look like when they come into a home…. Read More

Mobile unit to stop in Parkers Prairie in November A new Mobile Vet Center services will be coming to New York Mills on October 15 from 1:30-3 p.m. at New York Mills City Center Building at 118 Main Avenue North.  Due to construction work, parking is in the northeast parking lot.  In case of maintenance issues or… Read More