Photos by Dani Koenen The annual OtterFest celebration featured large crowds and plenty of activities over the weekend in Ottertail. The highlight of Saturday was the parade featuring entries from Ottertail Aggregate and AutoFix, as well as the Ottertail Lakers 4-H group.  Henning Festival royalty Kaylee Godding, Brielle Thalmann and Mackenzie Andrews and the East Otter Tail… Read More

OTC Public Health honored for work during COVID-19 Otter Tail County Public Health was recently honored with a national award for its creative work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) presented the Promising Practices Award for the “Return to Normal? COVID Diaries from Local Youth” collaborative art exhibit. … Read More

Senator questions new regulations on periodicals U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concern over recent policy changes and rate hikes affecting local and rural newspapers.  In July, the USPS eliminated the use of sack containers for newspapers and other periodicals and will now only… Read More

Hala Madi, MD, has joined the Astera Health team. Dr. Madi started in August 2023 and sees patients for obstetrics and gynecological services.  Dr. Madi completed her undergraduate studies and medical training at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. She was previously practicing medicine in Washington State.  “Taking care of women is my passion. I grew up surrounded… Read More

Otter Tail County has over 1,000 lakes, rivers within its borders By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Slight winds were welcome Thursday morning, Aug. 3, when our party of three had a great time fishing with guide Ross Hagemeister. The temperature was in the mid-80s in Otter Tail County.  We caught fish that included walleye, bass and sunfish. And… Read More

The 14th Annual Ole’s Ride will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26, dedicated to honoring the memory of Richard “Ole” Barten, who fought cancer until his passing in February 2011. During his final months, Ole received compassionate care from Hospice of the Red River Valley, leaving an impact on his loved ones. Ole’s family initiated… Read More

Hunters need to be aware of significant regulation changes this year Deer hunters will have more ways to hunt in Minnesota this fall, and deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Aug. 1. “We’re excited for deer season. Hunters have a lot to look forward to this year,” said Barb Keller, big game program leader. “We… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 Woodturning artist Christian Haugen says it’s nice when people compliment his work, but it’s even better when someone offers criticism. Then he knows what he can do to make improvements. Haugen said he doesn’t worry too much anymore about marketing or selling his products; he just wants to… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The Henning Festival Grounds were abuzz on Tuesday night for the annual National Night Out festivities in Henning. Thunderstorms eventually brought the outdoor part of the activities to an early end, but the Henning Event Center stayed busy throughout the night as residents were able to get an up-close look at everything… Read More

WCI serves nine counties in west central Minnesota By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent From 1972 until 1982, the nine-county region of west central Minnesota, including Otter Tail County, was served by a Regional Development Commission (RDC). The RDC was dissolved in 1982.   The absence of an RDC meant the region was not eligible to apply for federal… Read More