Contributed photos Above: Fifth grade band students of the quarter include Kaylynn and Matthew. Kaylynn is always ready to help the other flute players and answer questions. She is great at remembering her lessons and practicing her flute. Matthew didn’t mind staying behind to help a friend who was going to be late. He is… Read More

Watershed philosophy developed in 2017 continues to work well locally By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In 2017 Otter Tail County and area counties adopted the philosophy of “One Watershed, One Plan.” Five years later, this philosophy is working well. This plan utilizes the existing structures of county government, soil and water conservation districts and watershed districts while… Read More

Contributed photo Dion Marweg, Senior Vice Commander at the VFW Post 3289 presented a check to Eric Niemi for the youth wrestling program

Perham Health is pleased to introduce Jennifer Stong, MD. Dr. Stong specializes in family medicine and is qualified to care for the health care needs of the entire family, from infants to the elderly. She see patients at the Perham Clinic.  Dr. Stong received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. She completed… Read More

Program collects over 200,000 lbs. of compost Two programs started last spring are diverting large amounts of food waste from the landfill.  The Organics Recycling Pilot Program was started for locations that generate a substantial amount of food waste, such as schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities and restaurants. The Backyard Composting Program was started to help individuals and… Read More

Contributed photos The winner of the Heinola Hustler’s 4-H Club quilt raffle was Peter Weber. The 4-H group raised $529 for Santa Anonymous through its quilt raffle. Organizers of the raffle want to the 4-Hers that worked with Donna Geiser to make the quilt and to the leaders/parents/4-Hers that sold the tickets to the generous buyers.

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen The Ottertail Community Center was abuzz on Saturday for the annual OtterDazzle celebration. The event featured everything from turkey bowling, an arts and crafts fair (below), a wagon ride (below), arts and crafts, as well as a large fireworks display. Another highlight, at least for Penelope Guck (above), was the… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival kicked off on Saturday morning with the annual family day festivities. The day included the unveiling of this year’s trees, as well as a visit from Santa Claus and cookies decorating. The Christmas Tree Festival will continue throughout the week before wrapping up on Saturday. 

Donations sought for annual Santa Anonymous toy drive By Tucker Henderson Reporter The local Santa Anonymous group is geared up and getting things done in the community this month and next. As the Christmas Tree Festival and the recent Thanksgiving meal provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery have garnered many visitors and… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The skies above Ottertail will come to life as part of the annual OtterDazzle celebration on Saturday night. A large fireworks display will bring to a close a busy day in Ottertail that will feature a visit from Santa Claus, as well as everything from a craft fair, hay rides and lighting… Read More