Freshwater Produce and Decor provides learning opportunities By Tucker Henderson Reporter A newer trend in the American education system is the early introduction to the workforce and experience with small-business operations. One local example of this is Freshwater Produce and Decor, a small-business operated by local youth in the Wadena Area Learning Center (ALC) programs. The program… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival wrapped up last week as the community participated in a number of activities like horse drawn rides through town (above), senior day (below), the NY Mills Lions Christmas party on Saturday and plenty of time to view the decorated trees and  raise money for… Read More

Fire destroys shop southwest of Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 25, reported the theft of several firearms from a cabin at Leaf River Road, north of Henning. The value of the firearms stolen was estimated at $2,800. The cabin owner estimates that the theft took place between 6 p.m. on Nov. 11… Read More

Deer Creek to seek grant for well house project By Chad Koenen Publisher A new tanker truck will soon be on the way for the Deer Creek Fire Department. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council finalized the purchase of a new tanker truck to add to the local fire department’s fleet. … Read More

Contributed photo The Ottertail Lakers 4-H club helped the Ottertail Chamber place the city decorations at the Ottertail city park  on Sunday, Nov. 20. The club also assisted the Ottertail Lions during the pancake breakfast during Otter dazzle. They also helped with the turkey bowling. 

New county garage being constructed near Pelican Rapids By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has a reputation of working in a bipartisan manner to address a problem and find a solution for the betterment of county residents. Such was the case in 2021 when the county board purchased land near Pelican… Read More

Contributed photos The 2022 New York Mills wrestling big buck/big doe contest was held at the NY Mills VFW recently. Organizers wanted to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, the NY Mills VFW and everyone who came out to support the wrestling program.A total of 26 gun winners were announced during the contest. Big buck… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will unveil a new gallery exhibit on Wednesday. The new exhibit will go from Dec. 7-31 and feature pictures from Finland. An open house reception is planned for Friday, Dec. 16 from 4-6 p.m. “Window to the World” is a travel experience program offered by the NY Mills Regional… Read More

Contributed photos Above: Fifth grade band students of the quarter include Kaylynn and Matthew. Kaylynn is always ready to help the other flute players and answer questions. She is great at remembering her lessons and practicing her flute. Matthew didn’t mind staying behind to help a friend who was going to be late. He is… Read More

Watershed philosophy developed in 2017 continues to work well locally By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In 2017 Otter Tail County and area counties adopted the philosophy of “One Watershed, One Plan.” Five years later, this philosophy is working well. This plan utilizes the existing structures of county government, soil and water conservation districts and watershed districts while… Read More