Second annual ham bingo event set for March 20 By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Education Foundation is gearing up for their second annual Ham Bingo event which will take place on Thursday, March 20. This fundraising event will be held at the NY Mills School Commons with a meal sponsored by the NYM… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota A proposal at the Minnesota Capitol to increase criminal penalties for people who assault firefighters, paramedics and other emergency medical personnel was aired in a Senate committee after a man received a nine month sentence for attacking a Hennepin County paramedic last July.  Tyereh Dontrell House received the sentence after throwing a… Read More

Online auctions to begin March 17 and go for 45 days The Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office is preparing for upcoming online auctions of tax-forfeited properties, which will allow individuals and businesses to purchase land within the county. Tax-forfeited properties default to the State of Minnesota ownership after three years of unpaid taxes. Otter Tail County… Read More

New development to feature 10-unit apartment building By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A redevelopment opportunity in Battle Lake will soon be a 10-unit workforce housing apartment, according to Otter Tail County Community Development (CDA) Director Amy Baldwin. The Lincoln project is located on the corner of Summit Street and Lincoln Avenue in downtown Battle Lake, one… Read More

Sebeka School Superintendent speaks on behalf of state bill Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Republicans in the Minnesota House have introduced a bill that would give school districts broad flexibility in how they spend money and allow them to opt out of recent mandates from the state.  The bill is aimed at providing relief for school districts… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The County Community Development Agency, headed by Director Amy Baldwin, has provided an update on county initiatives in Pelican Rapids and the community of Ottertail. This year the Otter Tail County CDA will begin construction of three single-family homes in Pelican Rapids. Five residential lots in the Pinewood Estates subdivision are… Read More

Ease of some restrictions approved in split decision by house committeeYvette Higgins Report for Minnesota Republican state lawmakers approved a pair of bills in a House committee last week to weaken restrictions on some uses of what are known as forever chemicals. The proposed changes are aimed at Amara’s Law, which passed in 2023. The law restricted… Read More

Annual celebration is set for Monday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Monday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition, and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office urge drivers to remember that… Read More

County Auditor to retire after 42 years of state and county work Otter Tail County announces the retirement of Wayne Stein, a lifelong resident of Fergus Falls, after a remarkable 42-year career dedicated to public service. Stein’s contributions to Otter Tail County and his commitment to public service will be celebrated at a public retirement… Read More

Dig out your butterfly and banana clips, platform shoes and vintage 90s attire because the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is bringing you the ultimate 90s Adult Prom on Saturday, March 22. This totally rad evening of nostalgia, music, and fun will take place at the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom from 7-11 p.m. Whether… Read More