Photos by Chad Koenen Ottertail was abuzz during the annual OtterFest celebration on Friday and Saturday. The day featured a large parade with plenty of candy on Saturday, as well as a magic show by ImagiNick on Saturday afternoon. Saturday also included a car show, fireworks, arts and crafts fair and a street dance. OtterFest got… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The Beyond the Call of Duty Ride to Remember 2021 caravan rolled into New York Mills last Wednesday and stopped in front of the police station to remember fallen officer Ron Smith. Smith’s widow, Janet reminiced with Police Chief Bobby Berndt about their favorite memories of Smith.

Town team baseball has been a family traadition for Geisers By Tucker Henderson Reporter If you attend a Bluffton Braves game, you’re sure to notice someone who has been a staple of local baseball for decades. Terry Geiser’s children and grandchildren can be seen cheering on from the stands, as well as running the bases in… Read More

By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter With a budget of merely $26,000, Ottertail added a pickleball court to their city park with the help of many volunteers. “There has been a few hundred hours of volunteer work done for this whole project,” Darold Woessner, project manager explained. “It’s amazing. The majority of the contracting that took place here was… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The Cultural Center in New York Mills hosted its second annual National Night Out event on Aug. 2. The event featured art and tie dye projects, food vendors and the unveiling of the new Positive Sign Project. For more information about National Night Out check out page 10. 

By Tucker Henderson Reporter After a relatively short search for a new pastor, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Corliss Township has found the man for the job. Pastor Justin Whitmore preached his first Sunday of worship on July 31 at St. John’s and already, he is feeling the warm welcome of the congregation. “They’ve been making us dinners… Read More

By Stella Strong Reporter Looking for something to do this August? Look no further than OtterFest, which will kick off on Friday in Ottertail.  “It’s a fun-filled event with lots to do for everyone,” said Ottertail Chamber of Commerce President Ron Grobeck. In preparation for the big day, the Ottertail Rod and Gun Club Demo Derby will kick… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills hosted “HayDay” as part of Vacation Bible School last week. There were approximately 100 children and 60 volunteers who participated in the program, which featured s’mores, farm animals like pigs and cows, as well as a number of games. 

Rural Perham resident injured in ATV accident By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A cabin owner on the northeast side of West Battle Lake reported the theft of several items on Aug. 3. “Multiple things have been stolen during a recent period of time,” said a sheriff deputy. “The cabin owner will make a report for insurance purposes.” Rural… Read More

Offers students a simplified transfer pathway Minnesota State Community and Technical College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU™ program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring… Read More