By Cody Hill Chill Fishing Report Dust off the ice gear, ice fishing season has officially begun. In Becker and Otter Tail Counties each lake froze over at different times so ice thickness can vary greatly from lake to lake. I have noticed that it can vary from place to place on bigger lakes. This time of the… Read More

Pastor Stout to serve at NYM, Nidaros churches By Tucker Henderson Reporter For the past seventeen years Rev. Ryan D. G. Stout has served as a pastor to several congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Stout served his call at Bethlehem Lutheran in Fargo, N.D., before starting his current call at St. Peter’s Lutheran… Read More

Enrollment continues to grow at NYM By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School District is bucking the trend across the state when it comes to its 2024 tax levy. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the New York Mills School Board approved a 12.71 percent tax levy decrease.  NY Mills School Superintendent Blaine Novak said… Read More

Over 100 people attend annual celebration By Chad Koenen Publisher The Christmas spirit was on full display on Friday afternoon as well over 100 people attended the annual DAC Christmas party at the Otter Supper Club in Ottertail. The event featured Christmas music, a meal, Santa Claus and plenty of time for dancing for children and adults of… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Old Ten Center has stood on Centennial 84 Drive since the street was still a part of Highway 10 thus giving the office building its current name. In fact, the building’s history dates back to the Front Street era (Centennial 84 Drive’s initial name) and originally opened as the New York… Read More

OTC approves $11.7 million to cover highway improvements By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 28, approved a bonding transaction of $11.7 million to cover county highway improvements for the years 2024 and 2025. About 34 percent of revenues from the county half cent sales tax can go towards bond repayments, over a 20-year… Read More

Saturday attendance increased during annual summer celebration By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Phelps Mill Festival, held the weekend of July 8-9, 2023, received rave reviews which were shared at the Tuesday morning, Nov. 28 meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We had increased attendance on Saturday, July 8, took in more revenues… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is offering a multitude of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this year. Meat Raffle at NYM VFW  The Cultural Center is partnering with the local VFW to raise funds for its community programs. Join board or staff volunteers at NY Mills VFW Post 3289 each month on the… Read More

County prepares for 2024 election By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent As an eligible use of federal recovery funds for the provision of general government services, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners supports use of federal dollars to purchase election equipment. This aligns with the Navigating the Road Ahead program. County commissioners agree that it is necessary… Read More

OTC Commissioners receive update on community health assessment By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 14, were informed about the sale of property (former Daily Journal building) in southeast Fergus Falls, used recently as a temporary location for the county’s Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License and Land and Resource Departments. The county needed alternative space during… Read More