Even small amounts of snow can hide danger Snowmobile enthusiasts still await a large, widespread snowfall, but are finding places to ride in some parts of Minnesota. Frozen lakes are seeing plenty of attention, as are road ditches and trails where there’s adequate snow. With a long holiday weekend on tap, the Minnesota Department of… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The Central Haven Church of New York Mills installed a new ADA compliant sidewalk into their building in the past few months to accommodate all visitors.

Winter is the ideal time to prune or remove oaks Now is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Winter is also the safest time to remove infected oaks. Oak wilt is an invasive fungal disease spread by sap-feeding beetles… Read More

Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have a variety of camping and lodging options for an unforgettable overnight stay this winter. Whether people are looking to ski in and out of a cabin, wake up to frost-covered forests, or simply enjoy the peace of a crackling fire, Minnesota state parks offer the ultimate winter escape. Camper… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills mock trial team started their season by participating in the St. Cloud Apollo Mock Trial Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 4. In round 1, the defense team defeated Alexandria 97.5 to 96.5. In round 2, the prosecution lost a close contest to Watertown Mayer, 114.5 to 111.5.  Watertown Mayer was… Read More

Kaddatz Galleries is proud to announce that Executive Director Nancy X. Valentine has been named one of 14 Rural Innovators across the nation by the Biden-Harris Administration. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who are making significant positive impacts in their rural communities. Valentine was honored at a special White House ceremony alongside fellow Rural Innovators from… Read More

On the first day of the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Senate passed a series of motions and unanimously passed a resolution to enact the agreement between the two caucuses to share power through a temporary organizing structure. Following the recent death of Senator Kari Dziedzic (D-Minneapolis), the Senate is currently tied… Read More

Otter Tail County encourages residents to “Resolve to Recycle Right.”  By recycling correctly, residents can ensure that their efforts contribute to cleaner products that become new products like pizza boxes and decking materials. Improper recycling can cause significant issues.  Materials, such as foam packaging placed in corrugated cardboard bins, can damage equipment and reduce the value… Read More

University of Minnesota Extension Southwest and Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) invite small farms in the regions to apply for new funding available through The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund at the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation. The funding will support on-farm projects that address climate change and build resilience. The Farmer Climate Action Fund seeks ready-to-go, farmer-led projects, including… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent From 2007 to 2011 Republican State Rep Bud Nornes and Democrat and State Sen. Dan Skogen traveled together and hosted town halls in Otter Tail County. Those were the days when state legislators, while not always agreeing with one another, were more inclined to hear different points of view on… Read More