Longtime employee has been a staple at recycling facility David Berg began his career with Otter Tail County as one of the first employees in the newly founded recycling center. Since then, he has seen many changes in the recycling industry as well as at the County Recycling Center.  As a life-long resident of the county, he plans… Read More

MnDOT is making the following changes to spring load restrictions (SLR) and winter load increases (WLI) starting March 14. Spring load restrictions (SLR) in the south and southeast seasonal load limit (SSL) zones start Monday, March 14, at 12:01 a.m. Winter load increases (WLI) end in the metro and central zones Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 12:01 a.m…. Read More

Mycke’s charges related to third degree burglery By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A Perham man, 23-year-old Caleb Joshua Mycke, received a Stay of Adjudication related to a third-degree burglary felony conviction. An amended court decision was issued Feb. 24 in county court, Fergus Falls. Under a Stay of Adjudication, while the probation is going on, this is a… Read More

Stop arm violations reported near New York Mills By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported a fatality just after midnight on Sunday morning, Feb. 27, southeast of Underwood, near the intersection of State Highway 210 and 315th Avenue. This was a two-vehicle collision, one heading east and one traveling west along State Highway 210. The victim who… Read More

Contributed photo Chief of Staff/Mentoring for leadership, Shirley Quist, presented a Good Job Award to Celia Piippo for participating in the Stamps for the Wounded Program.  She has sent in over 20,000 stamps. Donna Geiser, not present, received a Good Job Award for her various volunteering and sewing hours. 

Contributed photosAbove left: The membership table for the Post and Auxiliary detials it’s history and events. Above right: Veterans and Family Support Chairman, Karen Brasel, giving a check to Lynn Nesland of MAHUBE OWTA a check for $500.00 to be used for Homeless Veterans.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 10, reported that a detached garage was destroyed by fire in the town of Ottertail. Firefighters, upon arrival at Hilltop Road, found the garage fully engulfed in flames. The garage was a total loss. No injuries were reported and no nearby buildings were damaged. The fire is believed… Read More

NYM native shares love of basketball with new generation By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum As the winter sports season nears completion, John Klinnert is concluding his 45th year as a referee. Whether he is standing on the football field or basketball court, the 1965 New York Mills graduate is proud to be in the thick of things… Read More

Hepola family rallies behind Cory Hepola bid for governor By Tucker Henderson Reporter Self-described as a “son of Otter Tail County,” Perham-native and New York Mills descendant, Cory Hepola announced on Tuesday, March 1 that he would be running for governor of Minnesota. Hepola will be running under the Forward Party flag, breaking off from the traditional… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new set of owners greet patrons from behind the counter at Mills Lanes. Though they have both been hard at work cooking and serving food in the past, they only recently were passed the reins to the business. Chad Rudolph and Tiffany Ruther have been calling the shots at Mills Lanes since… Read More