The Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) has awarded Deb Sjostrom, Otter Tail County Human Services Director, the 2022 Human Services Award. Sjostrom was nominated for this award based on her demonstration of outstanding leadership, her demonstration of high level of commitment to serving persons in need, and her exemplary professional standards. “Deb is a… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Tim Erp looks for the next bid during the 14th annual Ottertail Community Auction on Saturday. In addition to countless gift packages, gift certificates and unique experiences like Minnesota Twins tickets, there were a number of games that were held during the auction. One of the unique games was the bike racing… Read More

S’reenhouse to offer yoga classes, small-group yoga therapy Newly available, S’reenHouse, is an open-air shelter tucked in a quiet back corner of Grass Roots in Ottertail. S’reenHouse opened its stately, reclaimed barn door on Saturday, June 25 for the public to get their first peak inside. After Saturday’s open house at the new outdoor holistic wellness… Read More

New program builds confidence in local youth By Stella Strong Reporter Growing up can be tough. From elementary school to that awkward transition into the preteen years. Then to high school where change seems to be happening every day, it can be a lot to handle for anyone, especially young girls.  This spring, a new program came… Read More

Friends fish anywhere from 6-8 tournaments each year By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Summer is the season of fishing tournaments here in the midwest. Friday, July 8 marks this season’s annual Lund Mania fishing tournament on Ottertail Lake.  Last year’s champions, high school buddies Andrew Soderholm and Ben Hittle of Alexandria, Minn., returned to defend their title. Fishing… Read More

Program is showing positive results with participants By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One of the most rewarding experiences for Otter Tail County-based Productive Alternatives board members is seeing people develop their full potentials. P.A. has assisted special needs adults since 1959 in west central Minnesota. A new program, starting its fifth year, is one called Perham 180. The goal… Read More

Several accidents reported over the Fourth of July By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on July 3, reported two injuries following a boating accident at Rush Lake, north of Ottertail and south of Perham. When deputies arrived at 8:03 a.m. near the public access to the lake, they located a man with a compound fractured ankle… Read More

Gym floors get a fresh look for upcoming school year By Stella Strong Reporter New York Mills School is doing some renovations over the summer in preparations for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.  At the top of the list are the gym floors, which haven’t been redone in over a decade. Now, the gyms are set for… Read More

Lakeland Repair comes to downtown New York Mills By Chad Koenen Publisher Todd Roberts’ career has come full circle. The New York Mills native is back to one of the first places he worked as a mechanic, albeit in a much different capacity. Roberts, along with his wife Brenda, have purchased Dan’s Towing and Repair in New York Mills…. Read More