Contributed photo Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons recognized Water Patrol Deputy Dave Weiss on his retirement from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office after an incredible 45 years of service. “Dave has been a steadfast presence on our lakes and waterways, ensuring safety and educating boaters.”

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rita of Perham will present their 56th Annual Style Show, “Aloha,” on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham. The morning will begin with brunch, with the style show following featuring fashions from Dot and Minnie’s, North… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many residents of Otter Tail County have attended Moorhead State College, today known as MSUM, over the years. Alumni are proud of the new alumni/foundation center on the west side of the campus near 11th Street South. “This vibrant hub is designed to foster student and community relationships, and serve as… Read More

Concurrent enrollment program has saved students millions Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) marks the 40th anniversary of its Concurrent Enrollment Program this month – a milestone that highlights decades of academic partnership and achievement. The college commemorated the occasion on October 1 with a celebration at the Fergus Falls campus, where the M… Read More

Rapid response treatment applied Otter Tail County officials announced that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has positively identified two invasive aquatic species in Anna Lake, located north of Underwood off County Highway 35. The invasive species discovered include starry stonewort and zebra mussels. The initial discovery was reported on Thursday, September 11, when the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Dick Stigman’s 1963 baseball card is very special for card collectors in Otter Tail County who saw Stigman pitch in his growing up years. The native of Nimrod (east of Perham and north of Wadena) and future Minnesota Twins pitcher started his pro career with the old Fargo-Moorhead Twins of the… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Fire Department stopped by the elementary School last week to give kindergarteners a first-hand look at fire safety and how the Department operates. Among the firefighters who visited with students was Nick Roder, Tyler Wegscheid and Tyler Muehler on Friday afternoon. The trip was a bit of a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured at 8:47 a.m. on Oct. 4 when two vehicles collided in the westbound lane of Highway 210 near Underwood. Derek Dean Christianson, 27, of Underwood, received non-life-threatening injuries. Sheriff deputies said a Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling westbound  on Highway 210, waiting to make a left turn… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson In a new twist, the New York Mills homecoming week celebration took to the streets on Friday morning for a parade. The parade started and ended at the school and rolled through several residential neighborhoods and near several businesses in town. The parade included the Marching Eagles (above), football team (right), school… Read More

Historically-based mural will be displayed at NYM School By Tucker Henderson Reporter Retired graphic designer, Jill Levene, of Warren, Minn. was September’s Artist in Residence through the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and she “steeped in the culture” of the town throughout her time here. Levene’s proposed project was a printmaking project, which included a fabric… Read More