Opening reception planned for Friday in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its new gallery exhibit “Heavy Metals.”  This show features the metal art of eight regional artists. This exciting and dynamic artwork will be on display March 8 to April 8. A reception will be held on Friday,… Read More

MSUM alums trade stories from time in a fraternity, college By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Feb. 27 two rural Vergas retirees (Doug Safar and Dave Asleson) and retiree Tom Hintgen of Fergus Falls went back in time to 1968 at what was then Moorhead State College (now MSUM). The three residents of Otter Tail County… Read More

Several roadway accidents reported on March 3 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on March 6, reported a stabbing at the Rothsay Truck Stop. “Shortly after midnight Otter Tail County dispatch received a 911 complaint of a stabbing that resulted in a non-life-threatening wound to a 42-year-old female,” said a sheriff deputy. The woman was transferred… Read More

Grand opening set for March 18 in Wadena Tri-County Health Care is now Astera Health. In addition to the new name, Astera Health will host a grand opening ceremony for its brand new campus on March 18, from 12-4 p.m.  The event is open to all and free of charge. Community members are invited to enjoy guided… Read More

By Cody Hill Chill Guide Service Tullibee season is here, and action will only be picking up over the next few weeks. Saturday, I had a group that were members of Women Anglers of Minnesota. They wanted to catch their Master Angler caliber tullibee. With the amount of snow lately it had made travel difficult, but we… Read More

Contributed photo Mills Lanes won the Wednesday night bowling championship at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill. Team members include: Joey Brasel, Leroy Ament, Jon Tumberg, Dolly Tumberg and Kathy Tumberg.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who intend to burn vegetative debris – such as brush, grass, leaves, and untreated lumber – during spring clean-up to start planning now. The best time to burn vegetative debris is when there is ample snow on the ground, rather than later in the spring when wildfire… Read More

Both OTC offices closed March 16-17 Otter Tail County completed several building enhancements at the Government Services Center (GSC) at 500 West Fir Avenue in Fergus Falls. Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License and Land and Resource Management offices will be closed to the public March 16-17 as equipment and supplies are moved to the GSC. Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License… Read More

St. Cloud Technical & Community College congratulates the following students for their academic achievement Fall 2022. They have earned recognition on the President’s List for a grade point average of 4.0 or the Dean’s list for a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99.  Among the local students honored by St. Cloud Technical & Community College… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills students were recently honored by members of the New York Mills Lions Club for their entries in the annual poster contest. Contests were held for students in fifth grade, sixth grade and seventh/eighth grade. Above: Peace Poster winners include: Honorable Mentions: Faith Fraki, Kaitlyn Atkinson, Riley Selander, Hudsonn Shipman; third… Read More