Ban was put in place due to bird flu The Minnesota Board of Animal Health releases its temporary poultry exhibition ban on Friday, July 1.  Animal health officials first enacted the ban in April and extended it twice to reduce the potential risks of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The ban included all poultry swaps, fairs,… Read More

OT County approves hazard mitigation plan By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The County of Otter Tail has received $500 from the West Battle Lake LakeShore Association to assist in operational costs to fight Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).  Two Internet Landing Installed Device Sensor (I-LIDS) will be installed through the county Land and Resource Office. The I-LIDS is a self-contained,… Read More

Event to feature a mix of arts, games The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host its eighth annual Fish House Festival on Friday, July 8, with art, fishing, community, and fun throughout the day. The event will come to a close with a raffle and live auction at 6:30 p.m.     Artists… Read More

Boat races, parade to highlight day By Stella Strong Reporter The Lund Mania Summer Celebration is always an exciting event for the residents of New York Mills, and this year will be no different. The day is jam packed with tons of fun activities. It’s set to take place Friday, July 8 with everything from a… Read More

By Paula Wojcik Special to the Dispatch Just off Highway 67 north of New York Mills is a hidden treasure that Bob Sonnenberg is willing to share. What started as a small family farm has grown into nature-lover’s dream—13 miles of trails woven throughout nearly 700 acres of forest and agricultural land.  ¶  Established in 1941 by… Read More

Event to be held at Perham After two years of altered plans and a lot of “wait and see,” the Relay For Life of Otter Tail is gearing up for its annual event in Perham. Plans are in full swing for an evening of fun and inspiration on Friday, July 8, at the Perham High School… Read More

Wednesday, July 6- Spaghetti and meat sauce, lettuce salad, garlic bread sticks, apple pie, bread/butter/milk Thursday, July 7- Sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes/gravy, caramel carrots, butterscotch pudding/top, bread/butter/milk Thursday, July 8- Chicken kiev, rice pilaf, Mediterranean blend, carrot cake, Bread/Butter/Milk Monday, July 11- Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, cream style corn, bistro bars, bread/butter/milk Tuesday, July 12- BBQ meatballs, baby bakers, green beans, angel food… Read More

Esala named to Dean’s List Approximately 9,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2022 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit… Read More

Arvig announced 36 high school 2022 graduates received the Royale B. and Eleanor M. Arvig Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 each.  Students were selected based upon achievements or interest in the field of mathematics, engineering, accounting, computer science, telecommunications or any of the physical sciences. “We are proud to invest in the futures of area… Read More

Money stolen at a Lake Lida boat landing By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A resident of Lake Ethel Road, north of Clitherall, reported the theft of a water trampoline on June 27. The trampoline had earlier been shifted by strong winds and blown into a swamp near Highway 5. When the owner and his son came… Read More