New care facility will treat cancer patients closer to home By Robert Williams Editor Perham Health and Sanford doctors, board members, employees and members of the community celebrated the expansion of space and services of the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center at Perham Health on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Perham Health CEO Chuck Hofius… Read More

OTC approves Hwy. 35 Dent to Vergas design By Robert Williams Editor County Engineer Krysten Foster updated the Otter Tail Board of Commissioners on the design plans for County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) 35 between Dent and Vergas Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. “We moved forward with the wetland delineation under a separate… Read More

County prepares for busy 2024 elections By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Election equipment experts in Minnesota and in other states note that election technology has changed dramatically in the past decade. Replacement is needed, they add, in light of security risks and potential reliability flaws. To that end, on Oct. 24, the Otter Tail County Board of… Read More

New ice skating rink to be built By Chad Koenen Publisher Thumper Pond in Ottertail has long been considered an oasis of entertainment during the summer months.  There is the summer music on the patio, a water park, campground and one of the more popular golf courses in lakes country. That doesn’t even include the dining options and… Read More

Deer Trails Day to return to fourth weekend in July By Chad Koenen Publisher A large fireworks display will continue to be a part of the annual Deer Trails Day celebration in Deer Creek. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council approved a three year contract with Premier Pyrotechnics for the Deer… Read More

Summer Ottertail resident to share experience of 1,900-mile canoe trip By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Public Library has a variety of events lined up for November that are free and open to all. The library will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Thursday, Nov. 23 for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, respectively. Passport Series Becca… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met October 12 with 19 members and one guest present. Minutes from the September 14 meeting were approved, and the September 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for October 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  A Thank You was received from the Department… Read More

Eight online programs rank in nation’s Top 10 Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named the No. 1 Best Community College in Minnesota, and eight of the college’s online degree and certificate programs have earned national Top 10 honors, from three leading college planning websites. The Best Community College in Minnesota designation was awarded… Read More

Jess Steinbrenner has been hired by Otter Tail County to serve as Assistant Human Services Director. Deb Sjostrom, long-time Director of Human Services, introduced Steinbrenner to county commissioners as she was welcomed at a recent board meeting. “The role of the Assistant Human Services Director focuses on business operations, integrated service delivery, and provides for capacity… Read More