By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Dec. 1, reported minor injuries to a driver in a one-vehicle accident near Highway 10 in eastern Otter Tail County. The accident took place at 7:52 a.m. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and landed in water. First responders rescued the man. He… Read More

Goal is to create around 200 new childcare slots Otter Tail County has won a $160,000 state grant to increase the availability of quality childcare in the region, an initiative Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, supported and worked with local officials to advance. The grant award will allow Otter Tail County to provide sub-grants and technical… Read More

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been ranked No. 4 on Intelligent.com’s latest list of the Best Community Colleges in Minnesota. The online magazine also recognized M-State as the college with the “Most Flexible Start Terms.” Intelligent.com is a free, privately-supported online resource for higher education planning and program rankings. Over 3,000 community colleges were… Read More

Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 400 students during its fall commencement program Thursday, Dec. 15, in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse. The 1 p.m. ceremony includes 310 undergraduates and 123 graduate students Amy Iler, host, producer and brand manager with KFGO Radio, will be the commencement speaker. She earned her degree in… Read More

Home opener set for Dec. 13 By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Eagles opened their season on Thursday night when they traveled to Battle Lake.  The Eagles stayed in the game against a talented Battle Lake team early on, however, the Battlers took over in the second half and came away with a 69-30 win.  Head coach… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Santa Claus made his big appearance at the Bluffton Community Center on Friday night as part of the annual Santa Day in Bluffton. The event featured cookie decorating (above), wagon rides through town, a bon fire and the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Among the local youth who visited Santa on… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Rural Vergas retiree Dave Asleson is among many people featured in a new book, “Bob Lind’s Neighbors.” This book features columns written by the late Fargo Forum columnist. Asleson is featured on Page 104. He was interviewed by Lind on June 17, 2019, with Dave recalling 1968 when he met Robert… Read More

Trees are available while they last at Helmbrecht home in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter If you’re looking for a real Christmas tree this year, look no further than 229 South Main Avenue in New York Mills. NY Mills student Wyatt Helmbrecht is selling genuine Christmas trees at his home just north of the Apostolic Lutheran Church… Read More

NYM School receives donated soaking tub By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School Board approved a 3.74 percent increase in its tax levy for 2023.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the school board formally approved its levy, which will be $1,851,648.26 for the upcoming year. The total increase will be $66,816.49 next year. By fund,… Read More

Event to include wagon rides, tree lighting By Chad Koenen Publisher With only a few more weeks to go before Christmas, local children will have one of their final chances to make their case for being on the good list when Santa Claus comes to Bluffton on Friday night. During its annual Bluffton Santa Day, Santa Claus will be… Read More