The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met December 11 with 13 members present. Minutes from the November 13 meeting were approved, and the November Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for December 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed.   The Midwinter Conference will be held in Brooklyn Park January 16-18. … Read More

Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas are ready to welcome visitors for a full season of winter recreation, with opportunities ranging from skiing and snowshoeing to wildlife watching and peaceful candlelit walks. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites Minnesotans to embrace the season by getting outdoors, trying something new, and enjoying the magical beauty… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on proposed administrative rules governing fur farms as directed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2024. That legislation established separate statutory provisions for fur farms and directed the DNR to develop rules applicable specifically to fur farm operations. The proposed rules strengthen the framework for identifying problems… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County resident and retiree Chuck Brunko of Fergus Falls was at the historic Minnesota Vikings game 50 years ago when Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Roger Staubach completed the famous Hail Mary pass to teammate Drew Pearson. There were only 24 seconds left in game, giving Dallas a stunning come-from-behind victory. For Brunko… Read More

Donation to help a number of causes in City of Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher Christmas came a little early for the City of Ottertail after local entrepreneurs and Ottertail residents Kenny and Kim Nelson donated $300,000 to the city for a number of local causes. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18, the Ottertail… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Gary Bach clears his driveway on Carlund Parkway on Monday with his new Cub Cadet snowblower. According to area reports the greater Otter Tail County area received anywhere from 5-8 inches of snow. 

EDA receives four new applications By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met recently on Wednesday, Dec. 17 to discuss the development within the city and their plans for the new year. The revolving loan fund balance sits at $246,403.61 for future loans to eligible local businesses. The Downtown Matching Grant program received four… Read More

Contributed photo Food donations were collected as admissions for the New York Mills and Wadena-Deer Creek wrestling dual on Thursday, Dec. 18. NY Mills varsity captains delivered the food items to the New York Mills Food Shelf. Pictured above are: Tony Nichols, Jerry Nesland, Creed Mursu and Grady Roberts.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The removal of snow and ice from Otter Tail County highways is the most important job confronting the County Highway Department maintenance personnel during the winter season. The safety of the traveling public and serviceability of county highways are the primary concerns of the maintenance crews during this time. “Our goal… Read More

Next court appearance set for Feb. 9 By Robert Williams Editor Police Chief Tyler Trieglaff reported on the murder in Frazee in the early hours of Saturday morning from reporting to the incident with Officer Scott Luhman and joining the investigation with the Becker County and Otter Tail County Sheriff’s departments. “We assisted and I learned a… Read More