Eleven local youth attend leadership training 4-H Junior Leader Workshop (JLW)-“ Destination: Bright Future” was held October 20-21 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake.  This camp is designed to inspire and enable each participant to uncover unique abilities, develop greater confidence and master strategies for success as a leader in their 4-H program. 40… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota.  The burning restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn,… Read More

Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery and Trinity Lutheran Church will once again be working together to provide a Thanksgiving Eve meal for the community on Thursday, Nov. 23. The meal will be served at Trinity Lutheran Church from 4-6 p.m. Meals will also be delivered between 3-4 p.m. and take-out meals can be picked up at the… Read More

Contributed photos The October Musicians of the Month at New York Mills School are Noah Radniecki and Emily Peeters from fifth grade  (below) and Marissa Uselman and Colton Weappa from sixth grade (above). Band teacher Cambria Jacobs said these musicians show excellent rehearsal habits during band and show responsibility by coming to their lessons on… Read More

Contributed photos Over 430 kids and 12 groups/individuals handed out candy at the annual New York Mills trunk or treat on Monday evening (below and right). The event was held in the parking lot of the City Center building. In addition to NY Mills, a large trunk or treat was held at the Ottertail Community… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed November as National Adoption Month. In Minnesota, there are more than 900 children waiting for an adoptive family. Otter Tail County is taking this opportunity to honor those families who adopt and are meeting a direct, urgent need in our communities by providing a safe, loving,… Read More

UCare held its 14th annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event Thursday, Oct. 13, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center to recognize 22 clinics and care systems with top results in 2021 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures—including preventive care, disease management, behavioral health, maternity care, care transitions, and medication management.   Tri-County… Read More

Mackenzie Rohloff, Ottertail, Biology, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. She attends the University of Minnesota Duluth.  Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits.

Deer can be registered online Hunters are required to register every deer they harvest before processing, before antlers are removed and within 48 hours after taking the animal.  Hunters can register deer online, via phone or in person. Information from deer registration is essential for the DNR to track and manage deer populations. Detailed registration instructions… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary Meeting was held on October 13 with 16 members present.   There was one petition for new membership.   Minutes from the September 8 meeting were approved, and communications from the Minnesota Department and National officers were reviewed.   The September 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit and bills were approved… Read More