Bids to be opened for new trail in March By Jenna Baker Correspondent The February Ottertail City Council meeting opened up with reports from city staff, as well as Fire Chief Joe Ahlfs.  Ahlfs began by recapping the month of February to date, informing the council that the department had been on five rescue calls and was… Read More

Walking trail takes shape in NY Mills By Chad Koenen Publisher Two longtime members of the New York Mills Economic Development Authority have stepped aside from their post. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday morning, longtime members Dave Rud and Ken Hendrickx have stepped down from their position on the NY Mills EDA board. While the… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter As tax season commences, it is prudent to remember that the IRS is not the only entity seeking money. Scammers from around the globe are trying to make a dishonest buck by stealing personal and financial information. Recently, a Perham resident received a letter that was supposedly from the Internal Revenue Service. With… Read More

First goal set, to increase value of chamber membership By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum The city of Perham is well-know for having a tight-knit business community with unique activities to draw visitors to town. Nick Murdock is part of the Perham team responsible for the continued success, and he is now taking on more duties with… Read More

Old Clitherall was founded in 1865 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Native Americans lived in this area of Minnesota long before Otter Tail County was established.  As noted on the county website, some of the oldest remains of Native Americans were found in 1934 near Pelican Rapids. The remains, referred to as Minnesota Woman, were dated… Read More

Program is supported with grant from MPCA The Solid Waste Department, along with partner sites around Otter Tail County, is preparing to kick off the Organics Recycling Pilot Program over the next week. The Organics Recycling Pilot Program is supported by a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Organics recycling is the industry term… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Several vehicles went into ditches throughout the county on Friday, Feb. 11, due to icy roadways. These off-road accidents were reported to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department. By the end of the day sheriff deputies has responded to at least 22 off-road accidents due to icy roadways. Fortunately, no serious… Read More

Contributed photo The Ottertail Lakers 4-H club held a community food drive. Boxes were placed at Carr’s supermarket, First National Bank; Ottertail, Ottertail Oasis and Williams Company store. The members also voted to donate $250 from the pizza fundraiser sales. The food and funds were donated to the Henning community food shelf. Members of the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County government has purchased a building at 914 East Channing Avenue, Fergus Falls, formerly occupied by the Daily Journal which publishes the city newspaper in another location. For the short term, in 2022 and possibly into 2023, the building on the east side of Fergus Falls near Minnesota Motor Company on… Read More

Change to reflect growth of financial business Central Minnesota Credit Union (CMCU), a member-owned financial services cooperative, announced that it is changing its name to Magnifi Financial, effective March 1. As part of the transition, CMCU will unveil a new visual identity, including logo, signage, website and advertising. Magnifi Financial will remain a credit union,… Read More