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

On March 18, Astera Health, formerly Tri-County Health Care, celebrated a much-anticipated grand opening. The new $72 million facility is the culmination of over two years of construction on the western edge of Wadena, along HWY-10. Astera Health hosted a groundbreaking event in May 2021. Since then, Mortenson Construction has completed the structure in phases,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Purchasing a vehicle can oftentimes seem like a daunting task. What with the endless amounts of colors, sizes, shapes,  brands and all. But Gary and Melissa Wegscheid, as well as Julius Aho at Gibb’s #10 Sales in New York Mills, are here to make the car buying experience not only easier, but enjoyable. … Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on four dates in 2023. The Free Park Days will be Saturday, April 22; Saturday, June 10; Saturday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Nov. 24. With the support of the state legislature, the DNR offers Free Park Days… Read More