Seven weekly, bi-weekly newspapers are located in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Most county residents no doubt are aware that many newspapers across the nation face several challenges. Some counties across the USA, after newspaper closings, have no local newspapers. Here in Otter Tail County we are fortunate to have the Fergus Falls Daily Journal and… Read More

Next concert set for March 24 in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its 2023 spring concert series. The series includes a variety of live music options to provide entertainment to all Otter Tail County residents and visitors from February to May. The 2023 Cultural Center spring concert series is as follows: •… Read More

Spitzer Lake Association bond request approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Bob Lahman of Parkers Prairie and seconded by Commissioner Lee Rogness of Fergus Falls was unanimously carried to approve the implementation of a Green Grant program through the County Solid Waste Department. This allows for funds to county schools… Read More

New app to help families find child care openings Families with young children seeking child care in Otter Tail County can use the new Child Care Locator web app. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Human Services departments of Otter Tail County released the web app to help families find information about child care providers… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met February 9 with 11 members present.   Minutes from the January 12 meeting were approved, and the January 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for February 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Upcoming events are the State Convention in June and National… Read More

OTC Planning Commission is made up of seven members Rod Boyer began his service with the Otter Tail County Planning Commission on November 12, 1997. After 25 years of service, Boyer is leaving the board. Boyer’s service was recently recognized by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We appreciate your 25 years of dedicated public… Read More

Local food shelves can offer additional assistance Most households will get their last E-SNAP payment in March. Starting in April, most households will get only one SNAP payment. That amount will be the household’s standard monthly benefit. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program is a county-run, federally funded program administered through the U.S. Department of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Feb. 12, reported that fire destroyed a garage and severely damaged a home at Wall Lake between Fergus Falls and Underwood. The fire was called in at 10:10 a.m. When firefighters arrived the garage was fully engulfed in flames and the house had flames in the living room…. Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Missy Hermes of the Otter Tail County Historical Society came to give a presentation to the New York Mills sixth grade class about the fur trade in Otter Tail County.

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Every year, in a mad dash to show their affection, couples make a special trip to pick up flowers, sweets, and a card for their special someone. This might only take a couple extra minutes at Mills Market, a doughnut stop at Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery, and a quick pick up at… Read More