New trails to connect with HOL trail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent What was once referred to as the Pelican Rapids to Perham Recreational Trail is now the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail. There will be connections from the main trail to Dent and Vergas. On Tuesday, March 28, the county board of commissioners voted to… Read More

Local boards navigate concerns from parents, organizations By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fergus Falls School Supt. Jeff Drake says these are challenging times to be in school leadership. That holds true for school administrators and school board members alike. “While our school district embraces feedback from the community, opinions on any single issue are often strongly… Read More

Otter Tail County Solid Waste is continuing to support backyard composters this spring with a compost bin sale at Transfer Stations, as well as an online Composting 101 training being offered on Monday, April 13. Composting is a great way to reduce waste and live lighter on the planet. In the United States an estimated 40… Read More

Authorities remind residents to not forward money or gift cards By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office again reminds residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, of the need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. As for phone calls from scammers, never forward money or purchase iTune cards when… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2023 Live Music Series continues with a concert by Eric Peltoniemi on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.  Since the early 1970s in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minnesota, and Finland, Eric Peltoniemi has worked multiple sides of the music world as a singer/songwriter, guitarist, lyricist, and composer… Read More

Concert set for April 14 at New York Mills Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2023 Live Music Series continues with the return of local favorite Good Morning Bedlam on Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.  Good Morning Bedlam has become a staying force in the folk genre over the past several years…. Read More

Ottertail-native to release fourth book of piano music By Chad Koenen Publisher Music has always been a big part of Kurt Weber’s life—even when he tried his best to avoid the musical gift that he now shares with the masses.   The son of Pastor Karl and Mary Weber of rural Ottertail, Weber learned how to… Read More

Event to be held Saturday in NY Mills By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Lions Club will be hosting its annual auction on Saturday night. The event will be held at the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom and feature a live auction beginning at 7 p.m.  The night will get started with a social hour… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to announce a unique opportunity to experience the art and culture of Spain and Portugal in 2024: “Portugal to Spain with the NYM Regional Cultural Center” is planned with EF/Go Ahead Tours, and will take place April 12-23, 2024. During this trip, travelers will have the opportunity… Read More

Voters from across the region went to the polls on Tuesday, March 14 for the annual township elections.  Local Otter Tail County results from the township elections are as follows: Deer Creek Township A total of voters turned out to reelect Cheri Kopveiler (11 votes) as treasurer and Mike Harder (11 votes) as supervisor. Leaf Lake Township A total of… Read More