Authorities remind residents to not forward money or gift cards By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office again reminds residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, of the need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. As for phone calls from scammers, never forward money or purchase iTune cards when… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2023 Live Music Series continues with a concert by Eric Peltoniemi on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.  Since the early 1970s in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minnesota, and Finland, Eric Peltoniemi has worked multiple sides of the music world as a singer/songwriter, guitarist, lyricist, and composer… Read More

Concert set for April 14 at New York Mills Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2023 Live Music Series continues with the return of local favorite Good Morning Bedlam on Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.  Good Morning Bedlam has become a staying force in the folk genre over the past several years…. Read More

Ottertail-native to release fourth book of piano music By Chad Koenen Publisher Music has always been a big part of Kurt Weber’s life—even when he tried his best to avoid the musical gift that he now shares with the masses.   The son of Pastor Karl and Mary Weber of rural Ottertail, Weber learned how to… Read More

Event to be held Saturday in NY Mills By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Lions Club will be hosting its annual auction on Saturday night. The event will be held at the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom and feature a live auction beginning at 7 p.m.  The night will get started with a social hour… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to announce a unique opportunity to experience the art and culture of Spain and Portugal in 2024: “Portugal to Spain with the NYM Regional Cultural Center” is planned with EF/Go Ahead Tours, and will take place April 12-23, 2024. During this trip, travelers will have the opportunity… Read More

Voters from across the region went to the polls on Tuesday, March 14 for the annual township elections.  Local Otter Tail County results from the township elections are as follows: Deer Creek Township A total of voters turned out to reelect Cheri Kopveiler (11 votes) as treasurer and Mike Harder (11 votes) as supervisor. Leaf Lake Township A total of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Delphine Silbernagel, as a child, lived briefly on a family farm near Dent, southwest of Perham. She recalls rural life in Otter Tail County with her mother, father, and ten siblings. The family moved to Fergus Falls in 1936 after her father lost the farm during the Great Depression. Today… Read More

Children can learn about food sources, growing food  at museum in Fergus Falls By Benjamin Velani West Central Initiative Otter Cove Children’s Museum, in the heart of Fergus Falls, is a wondrously whimsical space adorned with vibrantly colored installations from several local artists, depicting local scenery and wildlife.   Katie Ganoe is the Executive Director of Otter Cove…. Read More

Roadway, bridge funding approved in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners approved an agreement of services between Otter Tail County and the East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District for sewage treatment funding. This is in conjunction with the Otter Tail River Watershed for Watershed Based Implementation Funding in the amount of $112,000. The… Read More