Vandalism reported in eastern OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a rural Parkers Prairie home early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1. The location was east of town in Effington Township. “There were no reports of injuries,” said a sheriff deputy. Responding to the scene of the fire starting at 12.24 p.m. were firefighters from Parkers Prairie, Leaf… Read More

Caucus to be held Feb. 1 at various locations in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The lutefisk season, in most areas of Otter Tail County at churches and restaurants, doesn’t start until it is close to Thanksgiving. Some county residents got a jump on the lutefisk season by traveling to Richland Lutheran Church, north of… Read More

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.