Highway 45 bridge is now closed near Phelps Mill By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People coming to the 2023 Phelps Mill Festival from the south, west and east will see signs directing them to alternative routes compared to prior years. This will be due to bridge work on Highway 45, just south of Phelps Mill… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on June 11, reported the theft of a Arctic Prowler vehicle from a location near Highway 41 in north central Otter Tail County near Star Lake. The theft likely took place sometime in the previous two weeks. A nephew who periodically looked in on the dwelling noticed that a… Read More

Parade, street dance to be held on Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher All trails lead to Deer Creek—at least that is the case this weekend. The annual Deer Trails Day celebration will be held on Friday and Saturday night and will once again feature an expanded line up from years past. The event will kick off on Friday… Read More

An Otter Tail County Jail inmate was taken to Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls and later transferred to a Fargo hospital after a suicide attempt on Tuesday, June 13, at approximately 6:33 p.m., according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, a corrections officer found an inmate in medical distress… Read More

By Benjamin Velani Special to the Forum West Central Initiative (WCI) and the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) first teamed up in February to “bring beginning and current sustainable farmers an array of financial resource opportunities,” during an event at Outstate Brewing in Fergus Falls. Attendees overwhelmed the small meeting room, with more snacking on Ole and Lena’s… Read More

Summer to feature a number of road projects in OT County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Resurfacing • Highways 8, 80 and 53 in Perham area, Central Specialties, Inc., Alexandria, resumed May 8, completion date estimated for September 2023 • Highway 51 near Perham, bids opened June 7, low bidder was Anderson Brothers Construction Company of Brainerd… Read More

Contribuetd photo Country music legend Sherwin Linton took the stage for the first Ottertail Music in the Park of the season. The concert was held in the community park and featured several hundred residents who attended the free concert. Music in the Park will continue on June 27 when “Elvis Presley” takes the stage. 

Fundraiser to be hosted by Roots and Wings Roots and Wings Forest School will host an Amazing Race style family “fun”draiser from June 16-30. The Amazing Chase is a virtual fundraiser with a mission to get youth and families to #optoutside by completing outdoor trivia, challenges, and missions throughout the race. The more missions people complete,… Read More

Birding for beginners Saturday, June 24, 1 p.m., Trail Center  A Birding for Beginners class will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1 p.m., at the Maplewood State Park Trail Center. The class will inform you on how to begin birding and provide basic information on what you will need to start birding, bird identification,… Read More

East Otter Tail County 4-H youth took a trip “Around the World” at 4-H Junior Camp. Junior Camp was held June 8-9 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake. 4-H Camp engages campers and counselors in leadership and learning in a safe outdoor environment that encourages exploration, growth, and belonging. Held annually, this year’s theme,… Read More