Cantata set for Dec. 14-15 in NY Mills, Perham By Tucker Henderson Reporter The 2024 Community Christmas Cantata has been rehearsing this year’s performance of ‘The Wonders of His Love,” by Randy Vader, Jay Rouse, and Camp Kirkland. The group will deliver two performances featuring traditional Christmas carols, contemporary Christian praise songs, and a compelling narration… Read More

Wet Woody’s inquires about buying vacant downtown lot By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek City Council heard of potential interest to purchase a city-owned lot that is primarily used for parking and piling snow in the downtown area. During its regularly scheduled meeting at the end of November, the Deer Creek City Council heard that the… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual Bingo for Books event was held as part of the New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival on Tuesday night. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library group whose sole purpose is to support programing at the NY Mills Public Library through fundraising efforts.

Program will offer tax rebates for new homes By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Ottertail has big plans for a new property tax rebate program within the community. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Ottertail City Council formally approved a new property tax rebate program that the city council hopes will continue a… Read More

Fatal accident reported south of Ottertail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Two roadway fatalities took place in Otter Tail County, one on Thursday, Dec. 5, and the other on Friday, Dec. 6. One fatality took place near Wall Lake, between Underwood and Fergus Falls, and the second fatal accident took place near Ottertail city. Sheriff deputies,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Are you looking for a tasty treat? Or perhaps, you are looking for a way to spice up the holiday season with a new treat to impress your family and friends? Maybe you are just looking for a reason to get outside and break of another mundane winter day?  If so, Mills Country… Read More

Solid waste point fee up $1 By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County has announced that County Commissioner Wayne Johnson (District 2) has been awarded the William Koniarski Transportation Advocate Award for 2024. This award, presented by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, honors those who demonstrate exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure. “We… Read More

OTC to receive $3 million over 18 years By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Board Chairman Kurt Mortenson of rural Underwood, as a member of a advisory council and core planning workgroup, is proud to see usage of Opioid Settlement Funds to save lives and support strategies to fight the opioid and substance use. Mortenson commented about… Read More

DNR seeks information as part of statewide  study The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other recreationists spending time outdoors this fall to report the locations of occupied bear dens they encounter in and around the Brainerd and Duluth areas. Bear researchers with the DNR and University of Minnesota Duluth hope to… Read More

Lee Rogness, a dedicated public servant and Otter Tail County Commissioner since 2009, has served the Fergus Falls area during his 16-year tenure. An advocate for economic and community development, Rogness spearheaded many initiatives such as the Big Build rebate program, enhanced workforce opportunities, expanded broadband access, addressed childcare needs, and improved county residents’ quality… Read More