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

Geiser named to Dean’s List South Dakota State University announces Moriah Geiser * of New York Mills, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Geiser is a student in SDSU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. More than 3,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2023 semester… Read More

Wall Lake is located just west of Fergus Falls The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has discovered zebra mussels in Wall Lake, near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. A lake user reported finding two zebra mussels attached to an object in the lake. During a dive search, a DNR invasive species specialist found half-inch zebra… Read More

Turkey lunch to be held in NYM this week The New York Mills Dream Team, Relay for Life will be hosting a turkey lunch fundraiser this Thursday, June 22 at Central Park. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lunch will feature a turkey sandwich, chips, pickle and a water for $5…. Read More