Grant to build CTE licensure programs Lakes Country Service Cooperative (LCSC) has been approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board (PELSB) as the first alternative teacher preparation provider under Minnesota Statute 122A.2451.  In addition, LCSC was awarded a $150,000 Alternative Teacher Preparation Grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to build career and… Read More

Otter Tail Polar Plunge raises over $70,000 The third annual Polar Plunge blew past its goal of raising $65,000 for the Special Olympics on Feb. 5. The event was held on Otter Tail Lake and raised $70,401 for the Special Olympics.  “Thank you to those that helped plan and set up the event, those that took… Read More

Hodges installed as pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new face smiled from the pulpit at the First Congregational United Church of Christ as Reverend Kathy Hodges joined the congregation after the church began their search for a new pastor last fall. Hodges was installed as pastor on Nov. 14, and held… Read More

Donations to help cover some repairs at community center By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek City Council breezed through an abbreviated agenda on Monday night at the Deer Creek Community Center. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the council received several donations from the Deer Creek Lions Club for everything from the 2022 Deer Trails Day celebration, support for… Read More

Grant applications due by March 17 Funding for equipment that increases availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to underserved communities is now available. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grants. A total of $320,750 is available to help grocery stores… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Republicans who live in the Fergus Falls area gave their support to GOPer Scott Jensen in his bid to challenge DFLer and incumbent Tim Walz in the race for Minnesota governor in 2022. Jensen, a former legislator and physician who resides near Chaska, southwest of the Twin Cities, received 61… Read More

Central Lakes College instructors Kristina Ehnert and Sue Bremer have been named 2021-22 Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educators. Ehnert teaches accounting and business classes and Bremer serves as a healthcare administration specialist instructor. This honor includes nominations by students and peers, as well as a recommendation from a committee of CLC employees. “Kristina and… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  An indeterminate number of traffic injuries took place Jan. 30 southwest of Battle Lake, near the intersection of State Highway 210 and County Highway 47. The accident took place at 4:21 p.m. Winter roadway driver safety tips Sheriff deputies, in coordination with the State Highway Patrol, recommend that drivers follow these safety recommendations. •… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 31, reported the theft of a catalytic converter and exhaust system in rural Pelican Rapids. The theft was close to Highway 59. Deputies said a likely suspect is a person who was seen on a snowmobile with ripsaw track (snowmobile track features). The estimated value loss was close… Read More

Up to $250,000 to be available for No Child Left Inside in grants in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the extremely popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature…. Read More