By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 21, reported thefts from a car southeast of Fergus Falls, near several businesses. A smashed window resulted in entrance to the vehicle. Taken were a wallet with credits cards and a debit card, a purse and gift card. An investigation was continuing as of Monday, April 22. Accident… Read More

Eight bids received for water tower project By Chad Koenen Publisher An expansive water tower project received some unexpected, but welcomed news last week in Deer Creek.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved a low bid of $353,050 from Onyx Blasting and Coating for this summer’s water tower rehabilitation… Read More

The Chauncey Martin multipurpose building is now officially open to the public, marking a significant milestone in community collaboration. This project results from a successful partnership between the City of Pelican Rapids, Pelican Rapids School District, Otter Tail County, and several other organizations. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 25 with many in… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The second annual Daddy/Daughter Dance was held on Sunday afternoon at New York Mills School. The dance featured local youth walking through the grand march that was set up from the previous night for NY Mills prom. The theme of this year’s festivities was Mermaid Splash and included a grand march and… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills FFA had a fantastic time at the 95th FFA State Convention. NY Mills had 37 students taking part in different CDE’s and workshops. Morgan Guck recieved her State Degree at the convention. The Nursery/Landscape came away with a third place finish. Team members included: Haley Korkowski, who was sixth… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Art students from across the area converged on New York Mills last week for the annual Region 6A art competition. In addition to having their art on display at the Cultural Center, students had the opportunity to work on an art project at the city hall ballroom.

Little Miss Dairy Princesses also honored at EOT banquet Macey Minten and Audrey Weller were crowned as the 2024 Dairy Princess Ambassadors.  The banquet and coronation was held at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill in New York Mills on April 14.   Minten, an 11th grader, is the daughter of Mike and Jen Minten… Read More

The Mills Dream Team is gearing up for the Otter Tail County Relay for Life set for July 12 at the Perham track.  A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 3:30-5 p.m. at St Peter’s Lutheran  church in NY Mills. Individuals can come when they are able to attend and find out how… Read More

Minnesotans will see major improvements at more than 40 public water access sites The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated.  The work is part of the once-in-a-generation Get Out MORE (Modernize… Read More

A total of 29,150 was awarded to 15 local organizations by Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Operation Round Up (ORU) program. ORU Board Trustees allocated funding during their quarterly meeting on April 8. Organizations receiving funds were: • $1,000 to the City of Henning Park & Rec Department • $2,500 to BIO Girls • $800 to Someplace Safe… Read More