Event set for April 27 near Battle Lake Glendalough State Park, in west-central Minnesota, will host its 28th annual Walk for Glendalough on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for new park amenities and is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Parks and Trails… Read More

LRIP funding to be utilized for several projects in OTC The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects.  In Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls and Aurdal Township projects will receive $2.2… Read More

Approximately a third of fatal boating accidents occur during cold water period With anglers, boaters, and paddlers taking advantage of the early ice-out across much of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anyone spending time around lakes, rivers, and ponds that water temperatures remain extremely low and unexpected falls can turn tragic. Each year,… Read More

M State choir and band show set for April 21 in Fergus Falls It happens every spring like clockwork, and now it’s time once again for M State’s annual Spring Concert, a vocal and instrumental showcase of the college’s three choirs and Concert Band. With a special emphasis on the concept and meaning of time, this… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 7, reported that a county resident was scammed and lost a large amount of money at an undisclosed location. The county resident received a notice on his computer that unknown persons were using the county resident’s computer to access child pornography. The person who contacted the county… Read More

Contributed photos The Ottertail Scout Troop 307 held its Court of Honor on March 4. Troop members received multiple merit badges and awards.  Three of the troop members, Gibson, Andrew and Cadence, also celebrated their birthdays. The three scouts will graduate this spring and members of Troop 307 wish them all the best in their… Read More

Grants to assist businesses in downtown NYM area By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority recently approved an application for a new Downtown Matching Grant Program. The purpose of the grant is to assist business owners working towards the EDA’s vision of the city’s downtown. The city’s educational page about the program… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Teresa Muckala recently announced her candidacy for the Minnesota 7th Congressional District election in November. Muckala is a 1978 graduate of New York Mills High School and lives in rural NY Mills. She decided to run to provide the candidate that has been lacking in the United States’ political arena. “I consider myself… Read More

Second round of interviews to be held Tuesday By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School Board has narrowed its search for a new school superintendent to just two finalists.  The two finalists include Hill City School Superintendent Adam Johnson, as well as North Sargent, N.D. School Superintendent Ryan Moser. The two finalists were selected from… Read More

App brings enhancements to downtown Ottertail gym By Chad Koenen Publisher Just because a person lives in a small town doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have access to a quality gym 24 hours a day—at least that is the hope of Jesse Wunderlich. On the site of the former Wiebe’s Garage in the heart of downtown Ottertail,… Read More