FFA Foundation to offer Blue Jackets for FFA members With school in full swing, thousands of young people are joining FFA in Minnesota.  To support the development of these young people, future leaders for agriculture and their local communities, the Minnesota FFA Foundation is again offering the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program which provides official FFA jackets to… Read More

With some waterfowl hunting seasons starting Saturday, Sept. 3, the Department of Natural Resources is advising hunters to take precautions for avian influenza when handling harvested birds. While the virus presents a low risk to humans, it is important to avoid contact with sick birds and be mindful that virus may also be transported by… Read More

Tri-County Health Care will host several flu shot clinics in September and October. Clinics will be available in Wadena, Bertha, Henning, and Sebeka. Tri-County Health Care is offering a significant discount for patients paying at the time of the flu shot clinic. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. To schedule an appointment for a flu shot, contact the… Read More

Goeson leads the way for the varsity race The New York Mills Eagles cross country team began their competitive season on Monday, Aug. 29 as they traveled to Staples-Motley. They continued their season when they hosted a meet at Sonnenberg Trails in NY Mills on Thursday, Sept. 1.  At the Staples meet the Eagles had numerous… Read More

St. Ann’s parish dates back over 100 years By Tucker Henderson Reporter Catholicism is the oldest of the Christian traditions to arrive in this area of Minnesota and has maintained a foothold ever since. One example of the early churches in this area is St. Ann Catholic Church in Wadena. The parish has been around since 1886 and… Read More

New New York Mills Subway owner grew up in the business By Chad Koenen Publisher In an otherwise quiet Subway in New York Mills, Reagan Wartner had a number of papers sprawled out in a booth as a lul between the breakfast and lunch crowd presented a sense of calm in the otherwise busy sandwich shop on… Read More

OTC Community Development Agency to have full authority in 2024 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The County Board of Commissioners was briefed in mid-August by representatives of the Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA), of which Otter Tail County is a member. MICA Executive Director Matt Massman, Transportation Liaison Steven Novak and Health and Human Services Director Nancy Silesky… Read More

Free classes are part of new Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative Minnesota State Community and Technical College will again be hosting free Certified Nursing Assistant courses as part of Gov. Tim Walz’s Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative. M State previously hosted free CNA courses in January, after the initiative was first announced. The initiative offers resources and… Read More

Avian flu virus is being reported in Minnesota With some waterfowl hunting seasons starting Saturday, Sept. 3, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising hunters to take precautions for avian influenza when handling harvested birds.  “Waterfowl hunters can take steps to minimize the risk of spreading the virus,” said Michelle Carstensen, DNR wildlife health program supervisor…. Read More

Look for markers to mark area of right-of-way Do you have personal property close to the highway right-of-way? Otter Tail County Highway Department reminds you to move property, signs, and items for sale back from the roadway. Public safety for all drivers including snowplow drivers is critical. Prevent damage to personal property by storing it… Read More