Photos by Tom Hintgen Crafts, food and entertainment were part of the 2022 Phelps Mill Festival. These photos were taken Saturday morning, July 9. Rides from the parking lot and return rides were provided by the Underwood Lions Club. The annual event concluded at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Local students graduate from ATCC More than 600 graduates were honored during the 2021-2022 academic year at Alexandria Technical & Community College. The spring commencement ceremony was held May 11, 2022 at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Among the students who graduated from ATCC were: Paul Fisk, New York Mills, Associate of Applied Science Degree, Mechanical Drafting,… Read More

The Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) has awarded Deb Sjostrom, Otter Tail County Human Services Director, the 2022 Human Services Award. Sjostrom was nominated for this award based on her demonstration of outstanding leadership, her demonstration of high level of commitment to serving persons in need, and her exemplary professional standards. “Deb is a… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Tim Erp looks for the next bid during the 14th annual Ottertail Community Auction on Saturday. In addition to countless gift packages, gift certificates and unique experiences like Minnesota Twins tickets, there were a number of games that were held during the auction. One of the unique games was the bike racing… Read More

S’reenhouse to offer yoga classes, small-group yoga therapy Newly available, S’reenHouse, is an open-air shelter tucked in a quiet back corner of Grass Roots in Ottertail. S’reenHouse opened its stately, reclaimed barn door on Saturday, June 25 for the public to get their first peak inside. After Saturday’s open house at the new outdoor holistic wellness… Read More

New program builds confidence in local youth By Stella Strong Reporter Growing up can be tough. From elementary school to that awkward transition into the preteen years. Then to high school where change seems to be happening every day, it can be a lot to handle for anyone, especially young girls.  This spring, a new program came… Read More

Friends fish anywhere from 6-8 tournaments each year By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Summer is the season of fishing tournaments here in the midwest. Friday, July 8 marks this season’s annual Lund Mania fishing tournament on Ottertail Lake.  Last year’s champions, high school buddies Andrew Soderholm and Ben Hittle of Alexandria, Minn., returned to defend their title. Fishing… Read More

Program is showing positive results with participants By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One of the most rewarding experiences for Otter Tail County-based Productive Alternatives board members is seeing people develop their full potentials. P.A. has assisted special needs adults since 1959 in west central Minnesota. A new program, starting its fifth year, is one called Perham 180. The goal… Read More

Several accidents reported over the Fourth of July By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on July 3, reported two injuries following a boating accident at Rush Lake, north of Ottertail and south of Perham. When deputies arrived at 8:03 a.m. near the public access to the lake, they located a man with a compound fractured ankle… Read More