Koehlers, Seaworth lead rainy Lund Mania Parade By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the Lund Mania parade took off on Friday, so did its grand marshals, Duane “Buzzer” and Ruth Koehler, and Dr. Tom Seaworth at the forefront. “It was quite a surprise to me,” said Duane about being offered the title. “I always wear Lund gear and… Read More

Mill was originally constructed in 1889, now serves as a park By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent When you first arrive at Phelps Mill you hear the rush of the Otter Tail River,” said John Lauritsen, on assignment for a “Finding Minnesota” segment for WCCO-TV, based in the Twin Cities.   Each week Lauritsen seeks out what… Read More

A Level 3 sex offender will be moving to rural New York Mills. George Joseph Hecker, age 49, will be moving to the vicinity of County Highway 76 in Newton Township. A community notification meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom.  Representatives from the Department of… Read More

Fire destroys shop near Vining By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on July 1, arrested a 63-year-old woman in rural Underwood on a felony-level controlled substance warrant and for assaults on two sheriff deputies. The woman was booked into custody at the Otter Tail County jail in Fergus Falls. Prior to that she was treated… Read More

City to inspect lead service lines By Chad Koenen Publisher A new requirement by the United States Environmental Protection Agency will result in an expansive inspection project for municipal water companies across the country. The City of Deer Creek is no exception as they will need to complete and submit a lead service line inventory by October… Read More

Event to include 22 Relay for Life teams After months of planning by the Relay for Life Committee and months of fundraising by ambitious Relay teams, the big event is right around the corner. Held at the Perham High School track/Ted Meinhover field in Perham, this year’s event promises lots of fun, food, and celebration. The event will… Read More

Annual Ottertail Community Auction set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher Over the past 15 years the Ottertail Community Auction has become much more than an event to simply pass time on a warm July evening. It has become a place where a person can go fishing on the bottom of a beer bottle, race a… Read More

Contributed photos Elvis was in Ottertail on Tuesday, June 27 and put on a show for the more-than 600 people who attended the second Ottertail Music in the Park concert series. The Ottertail Music in the Park concert series will continue this week with The Castaways on July 11. The event is free to attend… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills Bible Reading Marathon will be held from July 9-15. People of all ages are encouraged to read and can sign up for 15 minute time slots, or longer, at www.biblereadindgmarathon.org. The Bible reading will be held at 12 W Gilman Street. Call or text (218) 686-9680 for any questions.