Grace Connection, Joyful Spirit open their doors By Tucker Henderson Reporter Two new churches in the area are now holding services within their newly-constructed buildings.  Joyful Spirit in-between Deer Creek and Wadena has been meeting in-person since a roof was constructed around October. Joyful Spirit is the new church of the recently-merged Wadena United Methodist and the Deer… Read More

Event is open to community not just C&C members By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Civic and Commerce is hosting the annual Community Kick-Off in the city hall ballroom this year. The event, which will feature a number of speakers, will take place on Feb. 2 and will begin with social hour at 5:30… Read More

Twenty-one new units constructed in Ottertail By Jenna Baker Correspondent The Ottertail City Council met for its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2022 on Jan. 20. Like many do at the beginning of the year, the council spent time reviewing plans for the new year and beyond. They opened the meeting by passing a series of resolutions… Read More

Local company received award at Minneapolis boat show Lund Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation and an industry leader in designing fishing boats with a reputation for performance and durability, has been awarded a 2022 Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Award in the Aluminum Fishing Boat category for its redesigned Lund Renegade model.   The Innovation Award recognizes… Read More

Virtual locations include spots in Perham, Pelican Rapids Otter Tail District Court has established locations in Otter Tail County where people are able to connect to remote Zoom court hearings. The locations provide access to reliable internet and the technology needed to connect to remote court hearings. Private rooms are available at all three locations… Read More

Kickhafer named to ATCC Dean’s List Scott Berger, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence during fall 2021.  Ryan Kickhafer of New York Mills, was named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher Fall Semester 2021. Gaudette named to CLC President’s List… Read More

Program continues to expand across OTC area The Film Plastic Recycling Program that serves Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena Counties is ready to bring more collection sites on board.  The program collects film plastic material from farms and boat storage facilities and delivers it to a regional collection hub in Sauk Centre, Minn. The collected film plastic… Read More

Take caution when driving on icy roads By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 16, reported that a snowmobiler received minor injuries in an accident on Highway 108 northwest of Henning and east of the town of Ottertail. “The snowmobile driver, eastbound in a south ditch, fell off after hitting a culvert,” said a… Read More

Pursuant to provisions of Minnesota State Statute Otter Tail County Precinct Caucuses will be held throughout the County on Feb 1, from 7-9 p.m. Below is a list of locations for each political party. For specific details contact the political party. To find the location for your township or city ward precinct visit the ‘Caucus Finder’… Read More

Ingebrigtsen to not seek re-election for senate seat State Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, today announced he is running for the Minnesota Senate, launching a campaign to fill the District 8 seat Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen is vacating. “My family has called Otter Tail County home for six generations, and it remains a great honor to represent friends… Read More