The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels and starry stonewort in Anna Lake, near Underwood in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels on a concrete block near a boat lift in Anna Lake. DNR staff found additional zebra mussels in the lake. While… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Over the years local historians, youth groups and others from Otter Tail County have appreciated the opportunity to roam the grounds at historic Fort Abercrombie only 40 miles westward from Fergus Falls.  To get there, drive 26 miles from Fergus Falls to Breckenridge and then 14 miles north on Highway 75… Read More

Intervention program aimed to assist juveniles By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Sept. 9, approved Otter Tail County human services assistance to Wilkin County which includes the city of Breckenridge. Wilkin County will pay a fee to Otter Tail County to cover employee assistance to Wilkin County employees. The Otter Tail County Human Services director will… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Shriners from across the region converged on Ottertail on Saturday for a convention at Thumper Pond, but also requested the community to join the activity with a parade down Lake Ave. The short parade featured several Ottertail Fire Department trucks, Shriner motorcycles and cars, as well as candy.

Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity has announced the successful relocation of a home built by students from Underwood High School to its permanent site in Ottertail. The home was constructed as part of the YouthBuild Program, allowing Underwood students to gain hands-on experience in construction while contributing to the mission of providing safe, decent, and… Read More

The New York Mills Library will be abuzz during the month of September with three more activities on tap. The three activities come on the heels of a nature print making workshop that was held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the library. The event was held in conjunction with the Main Ave…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Sept. 9, in response to a citizen petition to form a Long Lake Area Lake Improvement District (LID), scheduled a public hearing for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. The gathering will be held at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. Previously the county board, in early… Read More

Macy Koljonen, of New York Mills, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by… Read More

In the heart of Audubon, Minnesota, craftsmanship meets vision. For Nick Olson, owner of Viking Millwork, buying a small woodworking business wasn’t just about making a living—it was about building something lasting, rooted in passion, perseverance, and community.  Six years ago, Olson wasn’t planning to buy a business. While flipping through the local paper, he spotted a tiny ad… Read More

It’s the time of year when leaves turn color, the air gets crisp, and hunters look forward to deer hunting opportunities as Minnesota’s archery deer season begins on Saturday, Sept. 13. “We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable archery season,” said Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We’re… Read More