Avian flu virus is being reported in Minnesota With some waterfowl hunting seasons starting Saturday, Sept. 3, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising hunters to take precautions for avian influenza when handling harvested birds.  “Waterfowl hunters can take steps to minimize the risk of spreading the virus,” said Michelle Carstensen, DNR wildlife health program supervisor…. Read More

Look for markers to mark area of right-of-way Do you have personal property close to the highway right-of-way? Otter Tail County Highway Department reminds you to move property, signs, and items for sale back from the roadway. Public safety for all drivers including snowplow drivers is critical. Prevent damage to personal property by storing it… Read More

Beaded jewelry workshop set for September 9 in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural has announced its fall 2022 arts learning workshop schedule. Join the Cultural Center to learn new art skills and create your own jewelry, bowls, and mosaics.  The creative fun begins on Friday, Sept. 9 and continues monthly through December. The 2022… Read More

Contributed photo Cultural Center Artist in Residence, Chris Marcotte, spoke to the New York Mills Senior Citizens Center last week about writing their stories. Marcotte asked for six people who would be willing to share a recipe and a story.  

New hospital to open in spring 2023 Tri-County Health Care (Astera Health) in conjunction with Mortenson Construction hosted a final brick laying ceremony on Aug. 24. At the rear of the new building, select members of staff gathered for a special moment in the construction of the new facility.  Tri-County Health Care randomly selected four staff… Read More

Driver injured near Pelican Rapids By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  The county sheriff office reminds county residents to stay alert to possible scam attempts. Some residents continue to become victims, losing money in the process. One county resident, on Aug. 29, lost $824 during an attempt to purchase a dog online. County residents are reminded to never… Read More

Easy ways to protect roses, tender perennials By Bev Johnson Master Gardener If you just don’t want to go though all the labor of tipping your roses into a trench, there is an easier way to protect them and your other tender perennials. For roses, plant the bud union or crown of the plant about 2 to 3… Read More

By Cody Hill Chill Fishing Report Fall is in the air and that means some of the best fishing is around the corner and the fall bite is a great opportunity to land that fish of a lifetime. This past weekend we had great results pulling medium suckers on lindy rigs along the weed lines and on… Read More

Business was created by Howard Lund in NY Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the newest 2023 model Lund is introduced to the world, Lund Boats celebrates 75 years of production. President of the company Lenn Scholz gave an inside look on what Lunds has planned for the milestone anniversary. “The 75th anniversary is really wrapped around the… Read More

First day of school is set for Tuesday at New York Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the beginning of the 2022-23 school year draws near, there are seven new teachers to the district in the New York Mills schools this year. Six of the new teachers will be starting in the elementary school, while the… Read More