Minnesota North College announces the students recognized for academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester. Congratulations to over 900 students that completed 12 or more credits while earning a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher.    Among the local students named to the Dean’s List was Rachel Wulfekuhle, Ottertail. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer… Read More

On Thursday, Feb. 27, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joined fellow Minnesota legislators in welcoming a distinguished delegation from the Norwegian Parliament to the State Capitol. The visit honored the deep historical and cultural ties between Minnesota and Norway. During their time at the Capitol, the delegation was formally recognized from the Senate floor and observed… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ State Climatology Office is seeking rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge. Participants submit their precipitation reports online. The data from backyard rain gauges are… Read More

Spring weight restrictions on Otter Tail County Highways will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, and will remain in effect until signs are removed. If you have questions, need additional information, or would like to request a weight restriction map, please call the Otter Tail County Highway Department at 218-998-8470 or… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen A group of local residents took advantage of some warm weather and sunny skies on Saturday afternoon to head out for a fishing trip on Pickerel Lake south of Ottertail. While warm temperatures has left some open water on a number of area lakes, ice fishermen from across the area are still… Read More

Cresap is in his second year at M State in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Dave Cresap, former Perham High School boy’s basketball coach and now the head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls, was named the MCAC South Division Coach-of-the-Year for 2025. Cresap led his M State Spartans’… Read More

Contributed photo Wadena Elks Lodge donates $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Ride Committee.  This is the 24th Annual ride and all proceeds from the event being held June 14,  will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo, North Dakota.  For more information on the ride go to www.rmhride.com

Irish concert set for March 15 at NYM Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is will host Caleigh, a Minnesota-based trio known for their vibrant fusion of world folk, Celtic, bluegrass, and American Old-Time music, for a special Irish concert on Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. This event is part of… Read More

Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Greater East Otter Tail County is excited to be planning a Community Gathering for Wednesday, March 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Crosspoint Alliance Church. This event features a light lunch of pizza and goodies and an opportunity to learn more about the mission of Love INC,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many county residents are pleased at what a 5-person bipartisan group of county commissioners, in conjunction with county employees, can accomplish here in Otter Tail County. The county’s Big Build initiative, in a press released issued by County Public Information Officer Shannon Terry, saw continued housing growth in 2024. Last year,… Read More