Award-winning authors stop in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents, on Oct. 22, enjoyed a lively discussion with three authors who came to Otter Tail County to share what it takes to write words of literature and have books published, some of which are novels that captivate readers. The event was promoted… Read More

Founding member of Fergus Falls area trail passes away By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Roger Rustad, who died Sept. 26, was a founding father of the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club’s One Mile Lake Prairie and Walking Trail. This family-friendly loop is part of 143 acres just east of Fergus Falls, north of Highway… Read More

County Buildings to Shine Green Nov. 4-11 to Support Veterans In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County is joining the nationwide Operation Green Light initiative, illuminating county buildings in green from November 4-11. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and highlight available resources at all levels… Read More

By Rick Schara  West Central Initiative Schools and colleges in west central Minnesota provide a multitude of learning opportunities. One of those is the “last classroom of the day”–organized sports. Researchers note that both playing and watching sports competitions provide opportunities for social interaction and help forge a sense of belonging, which, in turn, can mitigate loneliness and… Read More

Reception set for November 30 in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its new gallery exhibit: “Teach,” in the gallery from October 23 to November 30. A reception will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 1-3 p.m. The show is about inspiration: the teachers people learn from and those who inspire others…. Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills High School Class of 1959 met recently for dinner and reminiscing on 65 years since graduation. Classmates pictured: Cecelia (Van Watermulen) Janu, Carol (Wallgren) Ehnert, Myrt (Matti) Larson, Janet (Ollila) Colberg, Pat (Wapola) Fredley and Dorla (Bernu) Salo. Back row: Alvin Schwartz, James Warner, James Steinbach, Gen (Pesola) Matti,… Read More

Live music at NYMRCC Friday, Nov. 1 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center continues its 2024 Fall Concert Series on November 1 with a special live performance by up-and-coming regional artist Brianna Helbling.  All are welcome at the Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 1, when Helbling will take the stage for her New York Mills… Read More

As the leaves fall and the nights grow cooler, the water temperature in lakes and rivers across the state has started dropping as well. Whether they’re hunting, fishing, or paddling, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers this reminder to anyone still using the water: Your safety is your responsibility. Even for strong swimmers, unexpected falls… Read More

Contributed photos Above: Jade Wegscheid shot a 10 point buck during the annual state youth hunt. Below: Jemma Goeson, 13, with her first buck shot north of New York Mills during the youth hunt weekend.

Photos by Chad Koenen The Cultural Center in New York Mills was filled with local youth dressed in everything from a hot dog costume to superheroes on Saturday. The annual community Halloween party featured a number of games, like pinning the tale on a cat (above), throwing a rat through a hole (below), as well as… Read More