By Chad Koenen Publisher Demand for new boats and pontoons remain strong, even as labor and supply shortages have created a number of challenges for Brunswick Corporation.  In order to meet the increased need in the boating industry and shortages in the labor force in the area, Lenn Scholz, president of Lund Boats, announced some changes for… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Deer Creek’s reserve in the general fund increased slightly in 2021, as did the sewer fund. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard from Dean Birkhead, of Carlson SV, about the city’s 2021 year end audit. As part of the audit, the city… Read More

Contributed photo Mrs. Braaten’s Multicultural Literature Class and Mr. Grieger’s Social 8 class came together for a book talk about their recently completed books about the Middle East and the Taliban at New York Mills School. 

Frazee High School alum is enjoying her time in the elementary classroom Tucker Henderson Reporter Smiling faces and joyful learners are the reason Justice Kunza decided to pursue teaching. As she starts her second month as a student teacher in the New York Mills Elementary School, Kunza is excited for the future. “I’m looking forward to… Read More

Interested parties should apply by April 13 for funding By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A grant to Otter Tail County from the Fergus Falls-based West Central Initiative (WCI) will be used to advance childcare projects and initiatives in various communities throughout the county. Specifically, the $15,000 grant from WCI will support a childcare project manager. To that… Read More

Otter Tail County shines light on need for protecting  youth from abuse April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Otter Tail County encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making the county’s communities a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge,… Read More

Contributed photo The Page family got in the New York Mills basketball spirit earlier this winter with a large basketball and Eagle made out of the snow pile in their front yard. This is the fifth year in a row the family has constructed a large snow sculpture in their NY Mills yard.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 26, reported that a county resident was scammed out of $1,400, as part of a bogus Publisher’s Clearing House prize. The scam victim, who lives on 285th Street, purchased gift cards on orders of the scammers and provided numbers that resulted in personal financial loss. Law enforcement officials… Read More

County solid waste fee hearing scheduled for OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members, on March 29, approved a change order related to foundation repairs at Phelps will. Included in the change order are braces, anchors, jacks and other equipment. Most of the major work should be completed prior to the Phelps Mill arts festival… Read More

New assessor joined county staff in 2011 No one really sets out to have a career in an assessor’s office but for Kevin Scheidecker the opportunity to be appointed Otter Tail County Assessor has presented itself.  On March 29, Scheidecker was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to lead the Assessor’s Office. He takes over… Read More