One person injured in accident near Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 12, reported a vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 410th Street and 470th Avenue, east of Perham near Big Pine Lake. This was a one-vehicle accident. Deputies said the driver lost control of the vehicle… Read More

OTC has over 1,000 lakes, rivers By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Addressing county commissioners on March 12 was Sylvia Soeth, president of the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA). She resides at Big Pine Lake near Perham. COLA is a private volunteer group, with a board of directors, working with lake… Read More

World War I memorabilia returns to Ashby Legion By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Ashby American Legion was contacted in February 2024 by a refuse transfer station employee in the Twin Cities. Somehow, a box containing World War I pictures and letters had been dumped in someone’s trash. The box was opened by… Read More

Photo by Julie Lake The NY Mills Education Foundation hosted their annual Ham Bingo at the school commons last week. This event raises funds for future grant monies to be poured back into the school.

By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills School will host the next generation of future Eagles on Thursday night. The annual NY Mills School kindergarten registration night is set for Thursday from 6-7 p.m.  The night will include an opportunity to get a picture with Mikko the Eagle, participate in kindergarten activities, register for prizes… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills VFW recently hosted an Illustrating America poster contest. First place winners from each division was sent to the regional competition. Students in grades 3-8 were eligible to participate in the contest and a total of 117 entries were submitted to the local VFW #3289 Auxiliary. Above: Sixth through eighth… Read More

Fifteen projects that will improve freight mobility, safety, intermodal connections, and first and last-mile freight throughout Minnesota were selected to receive a total of $81.5 million in funding, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. These 15 projects selected are part of the third round of targeted freight funding offered through the competitive Minnesota Highway… Read More

Bill to reduce barriers and provide an alternative pathway On Thursday, March 7, the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee heard legislation, authored by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), to provide an alternative pathway to obtaining certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. By bringing CPA requirements closer to previous standards, SF 1660 would remove… Read More

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) invites high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. “The art competition gives high school students an amazing opportunity to showcase their art. It is a longstanding U.S. Capitol tradition and I am looking forward to once again having my office participate in the… Read More

New Community Responsive Funds available West Central Initiative has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its new Community Responsive Fund. Under the new partnership, West Central Initiative will work closely with Otto Bremer Trust to administer $350,000 in funds for grants up to… Read More