OTC road projects wrapping up for 2023 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion on Oct. 10 by County Commissioner Dan Bucholz of Perham and seconded by Commissioner Bob Lahman of Parkers Prairie passed unanimously to authorize county highway department employees to use county vehicles for commuting during the winter months for checking road conditions. Commuting… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Henry Luther, a second-born son, met Karolina Haarstick who in 1911 lived about three miles east of the Luther farm northwest of Fergus Falls. They were married in May, 1912, one month before Henry’s older brother Christian married.  ¶  As promised, Sophie Luther transferred the farm ownership to Henry shortly… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A grandparent in Vergas, north central Otter Tail County, lost several thousands of dollars after becoming a victim of what is known as “the grandchild in distress scam.” The scam was reported by sheriff deputies on Oct. 18. Minnesota grandparents often report a scam where a con artist talks to grandparents… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Oct. 14 east of Elizabeth on Highway 10. The injury was not serious. There were four people inside a pickup when the driver lost control of the vehicle  while driving along a curve in the roadway. Airbags were deployed when the accident… Read More

On Sunday, Oct. 15, a Membership Appreciation Lunch was held to honor the WWII Veterans and VFW Auxiliary Members with 45 or more years of service.  Family and guests gathered to honor Leo Bernu, Rowland Bauck and Clarence Paurus (all pictured above) and thanked them for showing true patriotism and guiding people, securing the future. Each… Read More

Protect yourself and your loved ones from costly utility scams by teaming up with Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement agencies across the state. Minnesota Energy Resources is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across Minnesota to share the warning signs of utility scams on social media. The goal is to flood newsfeeds with this important… Read More

Organization serves nine counties in west central Minnesota Camille Pearson Walz has joined West Central Initiative as its Development Officer. An experienced philanthropic and business professional, Pearson Walz most recently led corporate philanthropy as a community relations business partner, where her focus was on creating awareness and impact through grantmaking and team member programs. Pearson… Read More

What could go wrong will at annual fall show There are so many things right about “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Hailed by critics as one of the funniest plays to ever hit Broadway, this award-winning comedy proves what wonderfully good fun it can be to watch a terribly bad show. From bumbling actors breaking props and forgetting… Read More

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Stone Lake, a long, narrow lake that extends 26 miles through Big Stone County in Minnesota and two South Dakota counties. Zebra mussels were found on multiple docks being removed from the lake at the end of the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Insurance is one of life’s great balancing acts. While you don’t want to be paying for more insurance than you need, you also want to make sure you have enough insurance that when faced with a tragic life experience you have the right insurance to take care of all of your needs. How… Read More