By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Delphine Silbernagel, as a child, lived briefly on a family farm near Dent, southwest of Perham. She recalls rural life in Otter Tail County with her mother, father, and ten siblings. The family moved to Fergus Falls in 1936 after her father lost the farm during the Great Depression. Today… Read More

Children can learn about food sources, growing food  at museum in Fergus Falls By Benjamin Velani West Central Initiative Otter Cove Children’s Museum, in the heart of Fergus Falls, is a wondrously whimsical space adorned with vibrantly colored installations from several local artists, depicting local scenery and wildlife.   Katie Ganoe is the Executive Director of Otter Cove…. Read More

Roadway, bridge funding approved in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners approved an agreement of services between Otter Tail County and the East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District for sewage treatment funding. This is in conjunction with the Otter Tail River Watershed for Watershed Based Implementation Funding in the amount of $112,000. The… Read More

On March 18, Astera Health, formerly Tri-County Health Care, celebrated a much-anticipated grand opening. The new $72 million facility is the culmination of over two years of construction on the western edge of Wadena, along HWY-10. Astera Health hosted a groundbreaking event in May 2021. Since then, Mortenson Construction has completed the structure in phases,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Purchasing a vehicle can oftentimes seem like a daunting task. What with the endless amounts of colors, sizes, shapes,  brands and all. But Gary and Melissa Wegscheid, as well as Julius Aho at Gibb’s #10 Sales in New York Mills, are here to make the car buying experience not only easier, but enjoyable. … Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on four dates in 2023. The Free Park Days will be Saturday, April 22; Saturday, June 10; Saturday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Nov. 24. With the support of the state legislature, the DNR offers Free Park Days… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many male baby boomers who attended schools throughout Otter Tail County in the 1950s and 1960s recall rope climbs as part of physical education, especially during their middle school days. Today, girls also take part in rope climbing. Physical education teachers taught the reach, lift and clamp technique in order to… Read More

City council to hold public hearing on new ordinances By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council reviewed four new ordinances that will help to regulate everything from private wells to utilizing water during a time of critical water usage. The new ordinances will be subject to a public hearing as soon as next… Read More

New event to resemble a game of life By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new opportunity for New York Mills students will have its maiden event on Tuesday, March 28 at the NY Mills School during the first half of the day. Farmers and Merchants State Bank will be hosting a Reality Fair for students in grades 9-12. The… Read More

City council to seek bids for community center alley project By Chad Koenen Publisher An expansive child care center with a full size basketball court could be coming to the city of Ottertail in the near future. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council heard a presentation from Alex Rupe about a… Read More