New signs to bring positive message to residents in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter A positivity project, born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, has recently come to fruition in New York Mills. The project, sponsored in part by the NY Mills Regional Cultural Center, can be seen around town on street corners and in front of… Read More

Ottertail approves cannabis ordinance By Chad Koenen Publisher One of Ottertail’s last remaining gravel roads could soon be getting a big face-lift. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council moved forward with a preliminary engineering report and a report on improvement on Wallenberg Drive. The move comes one month after hearing overwhelming… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual New York Mills Civic and Commerce corn feed was held on Friday night at the NY Mills VFW. The event featured free corn that was cooked and served by local volunteers, as well as a variety of food items available for purchase. The night came to a close with the… Read More

Public health promotes healthy behavior, communities By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Aug. 8, heard the county public health annual report from Otter Tail County Public Health Director Jody Lien, Assistant Public Health Director Kristi Goos and County Family Health Supervisor Kristin Bye.  The primary responsibilities and services of the close to 40 employees in… Read More

County was organized in 1868 following state legislation By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County was organized in 1868 following a state legislative act. The first group of non-Native American settlers, Cutlerites, came to Clitherall Lake in the spring of 1865 to become permanent settlers. About 35 men, women and children made the trip from Manti,… Read More

OTC COLA, EOT SWCD to host bus tour The Otter Tail County Coalition Of Lake Associations (OTC COLA) and East Otter Tail County Soil and Water Conservation District (EOT SWCD) are sponsoring a bus tour of lake properties demonstrating how lake property owners can be proactive in the preservation of their shorelines and water quality… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Lifeguards at Legried Community Pool wrapped up a busy summer last week as the pool officially closed for the season on Aug. 18. Lifeguards this year included: Front row: Molly Meyer, Lucie Meyer, Aliya Gerber, Dixie Dykhoff and Jada Goeson. Back row: Cate Diggins, Elijah Geiser, Grace Wallgren, Irene Mursu and pool… Read More

Store was a hub near Amor Park By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In his book, “Memories of Otter Tail Lake,” Fergus Falls native Lance Johnson said that no other place on Otter Tail Lake’s north side has ever evoked more affection and nostalgia than Amor Park Store. Johnson, over the years, was well known as the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Aug. 14, reported that a motorcycle driver and a passenger sustained serious injuries after striking a deer. The accident took place close to 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highways 32 and 74, east of the town of Maine in central Otter Tail County. Both were wearing helmets… Read More

Farmer’s Market is located in Central Park By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Farmer’s Market has expanded its hours for the rest of the season. The Farmer’s Market will be open for a few hours on Wednesdays in addition to their regular hours. This means that fresh fruit, vegetables, and goodies can be sourced locally twice… Read More