Radon tests are available at OTC Public Health locations Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the primary cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.  Each year, more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. are attributed to radon exposure. Alarmingly, about 2 in… Read More

New houses continue to pop up in Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail City Council approved a 10 percent tax levy increase for 2025. That number was five percent less-than the 15 percent proposed tax levy increase that was approved in August. During its regularly scheduled meeting, city clerk/treasurer Amanda Thorson said the city was able… Read More

Community ice skating rink is located at Thumper Pond parking lot By Tucker Henderson Reporter The residents of Ottertail and the surrounding community recently gained a new feature to an already novel skating experience located at Thumper Pond Resort. The Ottertail Rod and Gun Club and the Ottertail Lions Club joined together in sponsoring a warming… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A few residents of Otter Tail County, for the third time in 2024, enjoyed lutefisk.  For this writer, the first time was the late October 2024 lutefisk feed near Walcott, North Dakota, followed by a lutefisk lunch at the Viking Café in Fergus Falls and a Christmas Eve lutefisk feed prepared… Read More

Recycling services changes reviewed for Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County easements were cedrtified Dec. 17 in an agreement by the County Board of Commissioners and representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This pertained to two parcels of land in Effington Township, west of Parkers Prairie, and one parcel of land… Read More

H545 Foundation Scholarship applications are available at the Henning School District office. These scholarships are for anyone who is past graduate of Henning High School that will be attending technical college, university or grad school in the fall of 2025.  Applications are due March 7, 2025. This year’s senior class will receive their applications at school.

Photo by Tom Hintgen Retiring Otter Tail County Commissioner Lee Rogness, front right, was honored Dec. 17 at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, open to the public. Left front is retired County Administrator Larry Krohn. Back left is State Rep. Tom Murphy and back right is retired County Public Works Director Rick West… Read More

Five higher education institutions – Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science, North Dakota State University, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College – came together Wednesday to enter into the on Metro College Alliance course exchange agreement to benefit students. A signing ceremony was held at M State, with presidents… Read More

Unseasonably warm temperatures can lead to inconsistent ice conditions With fresh snow in many parts of the state, anglers and others recreating on the ice must keep in mind that snow can hinder ice-making and cover up potentially dangerous areas, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In addition, it’s vital people check the ice thickness… Read More

Public can document elk observations using new elk sightings tool The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys in the next few weeks when conditions allow. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwestern Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and Manitoba. The surveys are… Read More