Holzer continues tradition family tradition started by his father  By Tucker Henderson Reporter Frank’s Auto Body, a staple business of Perham, has branched out with a second shop location in Bluffton. Brian Holzer, son of the business’ namesake, continues on the legacy that his father started in 1979 at the former Tom’s Body Shop in Bluffton. Holzer… Read More

Council hears about potential improvements to Wallenberg Drive By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail City Council joined several other communities in the region with a large increase in its 2024 preliminary tax levy.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21, the Ottertail City Council approved a 30 percent increase to its 2024 preliminary tax levy. The… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, working in conjunction with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, reported two highway injures in eastern Otter Tail County at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The accident took place on Highway 78 in Rush Lake Township, north of Ottertail city and south of Perham. Two vehicles collided in the… Read More

Fergus Falls museum has a variety of exhibits from across OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fall is a very good time of year for individuals and groups (including service clubs and youth groups) to visit the county museum (Otter Tail County Historical Society) on the west side of Fergus Falls. The exact location is… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen New York Mills School students joined countless other students on Wednesday morning for a cool walk to school as part of the National Walk to School Day celebration. Students walked in a large group around town shortly after the start of school on Wednesday morning, while community members greeted them along the… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills Class of 1963 held its 60th high school class reunion on September 16 at Knob Hill Sportsman Club in Wadena. Class members who attended the reunion included: Front row: Joyce Wegscheid Price, Melba Majava Hensel, Betty Milbrandt Sundby, Joyce Piippo White, Mary Mellin Gibson, Annette Pajari, Lori Pesola Haapasaari… Read More

Invasive species found near boat landing The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in East Leaf Lake, near Henning in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the Minnesota DNR after finding zebra mussels on equipment being removed from East Leaf Lake for the season. A Minnesota DNR invasive… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met September 14 with 18 members present. Minutes from the August 10 meeting were approved, and the August 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for September 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Upcoming events include the Fall Conference in Rochester September 21-24 and… Read More

Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) has named Perham Living Home Health Care a Superior Performer in its SHPBest™ program for 2022; one of only two organizations in Minnesota to make the distinguished list. To be recognized as a Superior Performer, a home health care provider must rank in the top 20 percent in patient satisfaction. Created to… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen A group of “ESPN broadcasters” sat courtside for the New York Mills and Menahga volleyball game on Thursday night. The “broadcasters” interviewed a number of fans and provided commentary during the game.