Joan Johnson Gedde, of Battle Lake, has announced her intention to run for the Minnesota House in District 9B in Otter Tail and Douglas Counties. House District 9B is an open seat following the recent state redistricting since it has no incumbent House member. Gedde intends to seek Republican endorsement at her party’s upcoming convention.  Gedde most… Read More

EOT association to hold event on March 27 Tucker Henderson Reporter Starting at noon on March 27, in the city hall ballroom, the East Otter Tail Chapter of the Minnesota Darkhouse and Angeling Association will be holding an event for families with kids of all ages and indiviuals who would like to support local fishing,… Read More

Longtime employee has been a staple at recycling facility David Berg began his career with Otter Tail County as one of the first employees in the newly founded recycling center. Since then, he has seen many changes in the recycling industry as well as at the County Recycling Center.  As a life-long resident of the county, he plans… Read More

MnDOT is making the following changes to spring load restrictions (SLR) and winter load increases (WLI) starting March 14. Spring load restrictions (SLR) in the south and southeast seasonal load limit (SSL) zones start Monday, March 14, at 12:01 a.m. Winter load increases (WLI) end in the metro and central zones Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 12:01 a.m…. Read More

Mycke’s charges related to third degree burglery By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A Perham man, 23-year-old Caleb Joshua Mycke, received a Stay of Adjudication related to a third-degree burglary felony conviction. An amended court decision was issued Feb. 24 in county court, Fergus Falls. Under a Stay of Adjudication, while the probation is going on, this is a… Read More

Stop arm violations reported near New York Mills By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported a fatality just after midnight on Sunday morning, Feb. 27, southeast of Underwood, near the intersection of State Highway 210 and 315th Avenue. This was a two-vehicle collision, one heading east and one traveling west along State Highway 210. The victim who… Read More

Contributed photo Chief of Staff/Mentoring for leadership, Shirley Quist, presented a Good Job Award to Celia Piippo for participating in the Stamps for the Wounded Program.  She has sent in over 20,000 stamps. Donna Geiser, not present, received a Good Job Award for her various volunteering and sewing hours. 

Contributed photosAbove left: The membership table for the Post and Auxiliary detials it’s history and events. Above right: Veterans and Family Support Chairman, Karen Brasel, giving a check to Lynn Nesland of MAHUBE OWTA a check for $500.00 to be used for Homeless Veterans.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 10, reported that a detached garage was destroyed by fire in the town of Ottertail. Firefighters, upon arrival at Hilltop Road, found the garage fully engulfed in flames. The garage was a total loss. No injuries were reported and no nearby buildings were damaged. The fire is believed… Read More