By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Ottertail is getting closer to selling a piece of property that could soon house the Ottertail Family and Recreation Center. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council heard from Tyler Rupe about a purchase agreement for several lots in the Arvilla housing development that could soon… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Feb. 19, reported that a county resident who lives near Rush Lake, north of Ottertail city, reported a scam attempt. The resident did not become a scam victim and no loss of money took place. “The resident received an email demanding money to prevent the sender from releasing… Read More

Bill would require a license for alcohol delivery Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota For many people, deliveries of alcohol from companies like Doordash and Instacart are a handy convenience, but Wendy Manuel believes such deliveries jeopardized her daughter’s life.  Manuel is a retired hospice chaplain whose daughter, Jacqueline Schiappa, died of alcohol poisoning in 2023 at age 38.  Now Manuel is… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson NY Mills fourth grade students held their annual wax museum last week after learning about a famous person and their life. Students dressed up and gave a speech about their person. Above: Sydney Doucette dressed up as J. K. Rowling. Middle: Jackson Kosin spoke about Bruce Springsteen’s life. Below: Ridley Meyer presented… Read More

Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Republicans in the Minnesota House want to pause any work on a $3.2 billion proposed extension of the Blue Line light rail transit line north of Minneapolis until work is completed on the much delayed and over-budget Southwest line.  A bill proposed by Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, would pause any work… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “Interwoven” a textile art show featuring the art of four talented regional women fiber artists.  This show opens Wednesday, Feb. 26, and closes Saturday, April 5. There will be a reception on Friday, March 21 from 4-6 p.m.  Interwoven provides visitors… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many Otter Tail County retirees who enjoy living in lakes country during the summer months switch to living in Arizona, “land of the sun in the desert,” during the winter months. Such is the case for those who winter in Phoenix and surrounding communities. Just to the east they enjoy the… Read More

MSU-Mankato announces Honor’s List The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.    Among 4,404 students, a total of 1,354 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight… Read More

Esser to become the first high school student to earn an Early Childhood Certificate through M State’s dual enrollment program Surrounded by an adoring bunch of bouncing babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Children’s Corner Learning Center in Perham, high school student Chesney Esser sits ‘crisscross applesauce’ on the floor, building block towers, doing peg puzzles and… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center continues its highly anticipated 2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series with a vibrant performance by the Dawson Redenius Septet on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. This season, the Cultural Center is testing a “pay as you’re able” model, ensuring that everyone can experience world-class live music, regardless of financial barriers…. Read More