Photos by Chad Koenen Everything from superheroes to witches and some larger-than-life food items stopped by the Cultural Center in New York Mills on Saturday for the annual community Halloween party. The day featured a number of games in the downstairs of the Cultural Center, while a variety of arts and crafts were set up in… Read More

Inter-Glass walls to installed at Legried pool By Tucker Henderson Reporter Legried Community Pool in New York Mills is currently undergoing some extensive updates and improvements to renovate and revitalize the 40 plus year old main pool and wading pool. The updates were approved by the City of NY Mills in an effort to update and preserve… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A now vacant lot in Ottertail could soon become a hub of activities for families throughout the Otter Tail County area. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, the Ottertail City Council discussed an expansive Ottertail Family and Recreation Center project. The facility could be located in the Arvilla development, just… Read More

Youth group to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church By Tucker Henderson Reporter Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills hosted its first Wednesday Night Youth Group last week, which gives local youth between grades 7-12 the opportunity for fellowship and growth in faith this fall. The youth group, which will be held each Wednesday from October… Read More

Main factors for Pelican Rapids area campground denial were compatibility and environmental impact By Robert Williams Editor A conditional use permit application for a 25-unit commercial RV campground with 15 boat slips on Grove Lake in rural Pelican Rapids was denied unanimously by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 22. After conferring with the County… Read More

Award-winning authors stop in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents, on Oct. 22, enjoyed a lively discussion with three authors who came to Otter Tail County to share what it takes to write words of literature and have books published, some of which are novels that captivate readers. The event was promoted… Read More

Founding member of Fergus Falls area trail passes away By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Roger Rustad, who died Sept. 26, was a founding father of the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club’s One Mile Lake Prairie and Walking Trail. This family-friendly loop is part of 143 acres just east of Fergus Falls, north of Highway… Read More

County Buildings to Shine Green Nov. 4-11 to Support Veterans In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County is joining the nationwide Operation Green Light initiative, illuminating county buildings in green from November 4-11. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and highlight available resources at all levels… Read More

By Rick Schara  West Central Initiative Schools and colleges in west central Minnesota provide a multitude of learning opportunities. One of those is the “last classroom of the day”–organized sports. Researchers note that both playing and watching sports competitions provide opportunities for social interaction and help forge a sense of belonging, which, in turn, can mitigate loneliness and… Read More

Reception set for November 30 in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its new gallery exhibit: “Teach,” in the gallery from October 23 to November 30. A reception will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 1-3 p.m. The show is about inspiration: the teachers people learn from and those who inspire others…. Read More