Perham man transforms into Lincoln By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The evening of Wednesday, Nov. 13, was a special time when Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Chuck Johnson of Perham, entered the community room at the Fergus Falls Public Library. Next was a 45-minute one-act play titled, “The Night Before Gettysburg.” The Gettysburg Address was a speech… Read More

Event to be held December 3 at NYM City Ballroom By Tucker Henderson Reporter With the Christmas Tree Festival on its way to town, remember to stop by Bingo for Books on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5-6 p.m. and walk away with a new winter read. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library group… Read More

Eisenhower spent time at Glendalough State Park By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, the former general and commander of military forces during World War II who served as president of the United States, spent time at Glendalough northeast of Battle Lake, in the fall of 1952. This was 40 years before the property… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 12, reported that a man died after being pinned under a vehicle near Jewett Lake, north of Fergus Falls. He had been working on a vehicle in his garage. Family members were able to free him from being pinned but he was later pronounced deceased from… Read More

Crystal Lynette Fulford, 63, of Perham, will have a felony charge of theft by swindle dismissed if she remains law abiding for five years. This is part of a Stay of Adjudication. While probation is going on, this is a pending case, the same as being charged and awaiting trial. Once probation is over, as noted… Read More

Autumn Salo Patriot’s Pen I believe that everyone has a voice. Small or big, old or young, we all have the option to voice our opinions and feelings to get our ideas out there. From something as small as the student council all the way to the presidential election, your voice has an impact. No… Read More

Abigail Berndt Voice of Democracy July 4, why is that such an important day? Independence Day is an important day because it is the day America’s forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence declaring us a free independent nation. The Declaration to America was a way to signify that we were now a free country and did… Read More

West Central Initiative has supported regional growth through tailored loan programs since 1986. These programs fill financial gaps with flexible, community-focused solutions. “Gap financing” helps businesses secure the capital needed to start, expand, or sustain operations when full funding isn’t available.  “Our role is to support community projects that need capital to move forward,” said Greg Wagner,… Read More

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was named assistant Senate Republican leader, while Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) will continue in his role as Senate Republican leader. In his role as assistant Senate Republican leader, Sen. Rasmusson… Read More

Concert set for Nov. 23 at Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and the New York Mills Friends of the Library are pleased to co-present Kip Peltoniemi in concert on Saturday, Nov. 23. Join the Cultural Center and the NY Mills Friends of the Library for an unforgettable evening with renowned accordionist and… Read More