Most county offices relocated from OTC Courthouse in 2003

Photo by Tom Hintgen
The Otter Tail County Government Services Center is located on the northwest side of Fergus Falls.

By Tom Hintgen

Otter Tail County Correspondent

Most county offices, in 2003, moved from the courthouse south of downtown Fergus Falls to a remolded structure formerly part of the Regional Treatment Center on the northwest side of Fergus Falls. In place today is the Otter Tail County Government Services Center.

Remaining at the courthouse complex are the county attorney’s office, sheriff office, probation and court administration. Three courtrooms are also housed at the courthouse.

The new site for county government services in northwest Fergus Falls allows for easier vehicle access and adequate parking for county residents and county employees. In addition, all county offices are located on one level.

Offices at the County Government Services Center: License Center, Land and Resource Management, County Auditor, County Assessor, Human Services, Administration, Community Development and Housing, Elections, Public Health, Emergency Management, Geographic Information Systems, Information Technology, Recorder, Treasurer and other offices that assist county residents.

County Boards: Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, Board of Appeal and Equalization, Community Development Agency, Community Health Board, Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

• Address: 500 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

• Phone number: (218) 998-8000