By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on April 8, following a public hearing, voted to assist Bongards Creamery of Perham with a revenue bond issuance request. This will provide assistance to the Perham business with a waste-water improvement system, part of an overall modernization plan for the cheese and whey manufacturer. “The state of Minnesota… Read More

Midco announced a major construction milestone in New York Mills today after completing its fiber installation in the community. “We are thrilled that Midco’s best-in-class internet and TV services are now available to nearly every home and business in New York Mills,” said Midco President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold. “Our commitment to the communities… Read More

Otter Tail County’s most legendary event comes to life on Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. as Janet Preus debuts her new book, “The Thirteenth Crime: The Ghosts of Injustice in Frontier Otter Tail County.” Even though the notorious murder of Lillie Field and subsequent hanging of Nels Olson Holong took place 138 years ago, it still… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes provided an update to county commissioners, on March 25, regarding Family Resource Centers. Otter Tail County has been awarded two Minnesota Department of Education grants for capital/infrastructure projects. One grant award will be in partnership with the Bridge Center in Pelican Rapids and the other… Read More

Otter Tail County recently hosted and participated in Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) training.  The three-hour training was organized by members of the county’s multi-disciplinary team, a cross-section of professionals from throughout Human Services, Probation, and the County Attorney’s Office. The training was facilitated by clinicians from the Fargo Veterans Affairs Healthcare System… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Wednesday, April 2, reported a minor injury during a traffic accident on a slushy roadway at 1:22 p.m. east of Elizabeth and north of Fergus Falls. “The driver went off the roadway as the result of the slushy and snow-covered roadway,” said a sheriff deputy. “The driver hit… Read More

Four Arts Learning Opportunities in April & May 2025 This spring, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is bursting with opportunities to spark your creativity! Join us for a variety of engaging workshops on April 12, April 23, May 3, and May 14 led by accomplished regional and visiting artists. From glass mosaics and… Read More

Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, to deliver keynote address West Central Initiative invites the public to attend The View from Here: Telling the Stories of Our Region, a special event exploring the power of local journalism to inform, connect, and strengthen our communities. The event will be held on May 1… Read More

Otter Tail Lakes Country Association has announced the appointment of Tasha Rohlfs as their new Brand Ambassador.  Rohlfs has a rich background in public speaking and community development. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication from Gustavus Adolphus College and a master’s degree in Communication from North Dakota State University.  Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (OTLCA) is… Read More

Martin and Helen Mursu celebrate 75th anniversary By Tucker Henderson Editor One unique milestone that not many couples have reached, was recently surpassed by a lifelong couple, who were born, lived and certainly hope to die here in the New York Mills area. Just over 75 years ago, in a quiet and unassuming ceremony set in… Read More