The Astera Health Board of Directors announced today that Joel Beiswenger will be retiring from his role as Chief Executive Officer as of July 1, 2026. Beiswenger has had some lingering health issues and will focus on his wellbeing and self-care.  Beiswenger said, “I am honored to have had the privilege over the past years… Read More

Community Invited to April 17 kick-off open house The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has officially launched its Cultivating Community Capital Campaign, a $2.3 million effort to preserve, enhance, and expand one of the region’s most important rural arts and community spaces. To celebrate this milestone, the Cultural Center invites the public to a… Read More

The ice is gone from most lakes in the southern part of Minnesota and ice on many northern lakes is melting quickly. It’s already common to see anglers and paddlers on open water, but with water temperatures dangerously low, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who’s around lakes, rivers and ponds that cold… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Sean Sullivan of Fergus Falls was unanimously carried to approve the addition of one full-time equivalent Assistant Finance Director to the county structure to support the finance department. This position is included in the… Read More

Contributed photos Central Haven Church hosted their annual Passion Walk in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s road to Calvary on Good Friday. About 16 people participated in the event, each taking turns to carry the cross along Centennial 84 Drive, Main Avenue, Park Street, Tousley Avenue, and Gilman Street.

Organization had food drops in Perham, Fergus Falls, Staples, Menahga By Tucker Henderson Reporter While food pantries across the United States are seeing historically high usage for low income families and individuals in need, local food shelves and specialty food drops have been a saving grace for those living paycheck to paycheck. One of those food drops, Ruby’s Pantry,… Read More

Bins located near NYM Food Shelf By Tucker Henderson Reporter As of Friday, March 27, New York Mills is now one of five locations throughout Otter Tail County which offers an organic recycling location for the public’s use. Organics recycling collects food waste in compostable bags, which is then picked up by a hauler. The… Read More

New Ottertail store to hold grand opening April 18 By Chad Koenen Publisher After 40 years with the Department of Agriculture, Mary Sue Ohlhauser thought about easing into retirement. However, that thought was quickly erased after the Burlap Boutique owner began planning for an expansion of her Fargo-area store into the heart of lakes country… Read More

DC Lions Club provides non-profit gaming at local bar/restaurant By Chad Koenen Publisher The relationship between the Deer Creek Lions Club and owners at Wet Woody’s Pub and Grub in Deer Creek recently took an unexpected turn after the Deer Creek Lions Club presented the local bar and restaurant of its intent to vacate the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Ottertail Ave. and China St. will be getting a new driving surface after the City of Ottertail received a favorable bid from Ottertail Aggregate to complete the project.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 19, the Ottertail City Council approved a low bid of $109,678.48 from Ottertail Aggregate for… Read More