Fergus Falls, Perham were among OTC drive-ins By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Long-time residents of Otter Tail County fondly recall drive-in theater days at  Perham, Fergus Falls and other locations. In 1946, following World War II, the number of outdoor theaters across the United States totaled only 155. Two years later, in 1948, the number had… Read More

Grants can be used to create programs, recruit employees Otter Tail County was awarded a $100,000 Youth Skills Training grant from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MN DLI). The grant funding will be used to further the County’s Youth Workforce Navigation Program. This program will build the County’s future workforce by offering meaningful… Read More

Scammers are finding creative ways to trick local residents By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office says residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. If something seems too good to be true it probably is untrue, emphasize county deputies. An example is… Read More

Contributed photo New York Mills foreign exchange student Maria Garriga Matas came to tell the junior high geography class about her home and life in Spain. NY Mills was fortunate to have two wonderful exchange students this year.

Photos by Tucker Henderson Kindergarten students at New York Mills School stopped by the Mursu farm just outside of town recently as part of their annual trip to the farm. The students were able to see how a dairy farm operates, get an up-close look at dairy cows, see a tractor and more. 

New meat processing plant is located in rural NYM The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $709,235 in 2022 Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grants to 15 recipients across Minnesota in its first year of operation.   The grant program aims to facilitate the start-up, modernization, or expansion of meat, poultry, egg, and milk… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the New York Mills senior class stopped by the kindergarten classrooms on Thursday morning to continue the tradition of looking back through their first years of school. Kindergarten teachers displayed a number of past projects that students completed in school, while also providing donuts and rolls for breakfast for the students. 

Photos by Tucker Henderson The kindergarten students at New York Mills School participated in their annual track and field day on Thursday, May 12. The students participated in a variety of running events, as well as the softball throw and more. The track and field day events were held near the school.

Contributed photos On Saturday, May 14 the Ottertail Lakers 4-H club completed the community service project of staining picnic tables at the Ottertail city park picnic shelter. The Ottertail Rod and Gun Club donated funds to purchase the supplies to complete the project. The picnic tables are located in the community park.

Perham Health has announced the recipients of its Healthcare Career Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to assist them in pursuing their degree in a healthcare related field. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors or post-secondary students residing in the Perham Health service area. • Greta Hillukka– Perham High School. Greta plans… Read More