Come join us at the 41st annual Phelps Mill Festival. The 41st annual Phelps Mill Festival is set for July 12-13 at Phelps Mill Park in rural Underwood. The festival is held each year during the second weekend of July. Phelps Mill Festivl provides two full days of art, food, entertainment and kids’ activities, plus craft… Read More

Contributed photo Allen Whitrock of Alexandria, Minn., was the winner of the 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcyle raffle during the annual Ronald McDonald House RIDE in New York Mills.

In June, 795 graduating seniors from communities across Minnesota were awarded their high school diplomas as members of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2025. The tuition-free, public online school recently recognized graduates during a traditional, in-person commencement ceremony at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 7. “The faculty and staff at Minnesota Connections Academy are so… Read More

Athletes and teams representing 460 high schools from across the nation are scheduled to participate at the 2025 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship this week! The USAHSCTL National Championship will be held at the Michigan Trapshooting Association in Mason, Mich. July 9-13. The Championship features 3,000 athletes participating in team and individual qualifying… Read More

The Relay For Life of Otter Tail County is this Friday, July 11, at the East  Otter Tail Fairgrounds.  Organizers are excited to be celebrating 30 years of Relaying in Otter Tail County. They have some exciting things planned to celebrate people who have had an active part in this thirty year history and to… Read More

More than 1,600 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester President’s Roll of Honor. To qualify for the UND President’s Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The student must also… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met June 12 with 14 members present. Minutes from the May 8 meeting were approved, and the May Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for June 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed.  The Fall Conference will be September 19-21 in Plymouth, MN and the… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters and anglers that Canada requires watercraft and equipment to meet Canadian aquatic invasive species regulations before crossing into Canada. Canada Border Services Agency’s Memorandum D19-8-5 says travelers towing or transporting boats, trailers and water-related equipment at any border crossing must ensure that these items are free of AIS;… Read More

Longtime Perham Yellowjacket Head Cross Country Coach Jeff Morris will have to make room in his trophy case for another prestigious honor. It was announced by the Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Association that Morris will be inducted into its Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 20 at its ceremony at 4 p.m.    “When I found… Read More

With summer in full swing and families heading to the lakes, Otter Tail County Public Health is reminding swimmers to be aware of swimmers itch, a common skin irritation caused by microscopic parasites in freshwater. Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction triggered when parasites released by infected snails burrow into human skin. Although uncomfortable, the condition… Read More