The New York Mills junior high knowledge bowl team started their season October 10 in Fergus Falls.  Knowledge bowl is an academic competition with trivial pursuit style questions from all subjects of school covered throughout the day. On this day the Eagles competed against teams from Alexandria, Moorhead, Osakis, Perham and Barnesville.  Eighteen NY Mills students made… Read More

Pelican Rapids application to be revisited on Oct. 28 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners tabled a decision on approving or not approving a retail cannabis business in Pelican Rapids until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the County Government Services Center in northwest Fergus Falls. The five-person county… Read More

Recycling program to begin in early 2026 Otter Tail County is taking a significant step toward the long-range strategic plan for countywide single-sort curbside recycling with the launch of a pilot program beginning January 2026 in the southeast quadrant. Thanks to grant funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), residents in the cities of Battle… Read More

Reduction in CRP land has led to less grassland, wetland cover for duck population By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Reduced Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment in recent years and subsequent loss of grassland and wetland cover have contributed to significant long-term declines in key duck populations in Minnesota. Our state’s declining duck populations, according to analysts,… Read More

Catholic Daughters of the Americas®️  Court St. Rita #409 presents their 56th Style Show  and Brunch fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham Come and enjoy  a morning out with friends and family!  Included with your ticket is a delicious catered brunch, unlimited coffee, and chances… Read More

Local students  receive scholarship from M State Sixty-three Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) students have been awarded $2,500 scholarships this academic year through the Minnesota Legislature’s Workforce Development Scholarship program.    The scholarships can be renewed for a second year for a total maximum award of $5,000 per student over four semesters, which covers… Read More

Community can contribute intact roadkill and other specimens Concordia College has officially joined the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum as a remote partner in its Salvage Wildlife project. It’s a statewide initiative that transforms deceased animals into valuable scientific specimens to support education and research on environmental health, ecology, and conservation. The project, funded by the… Read More

Lund Boats, a leader in premium aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, today announced the launch of its boldest innovation yet: the Heavy Gauge (HG) Series. Crafted from heavy-gauge aluminum and engineered to conquer the toughest conditions, the HG lineup is designed for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who demand strength, performance, and all-day versatility on the water…. Read More

Contributed photo Above: 12 year old Max Geiser shot the buck with his grandpa Terry where his great grandpa grew up.Below right: Oakley Hunter, age 14 of New York Mills, harvested this 12-point buck during the youth hunt north of New York Mills on October 16.  Below left: 11 year old Briggs Geiser bagged his… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the Deer Creek Lions Club, Deer Creek Shockers baseball program and City of Deer Creek installed new playground equipment at the Deer Creek baseball field on Sunday afternoon. The new equipment was purchased with a number of local donations, including a donation from the Deer Creek Lions Club, as part… Read More