By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Town baseball may be over for 2021, but fans still can enjoy America’s pastime on television. Many psychologists say that watching baseball on TV, or in person at town baseball games, is a nice diversion for 3 or so hours from all the troubles in the world. Historian Ken Burns points out… Read More

BL woman injured in handgun accident  By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported that a 95-year-old woman from Moorhead died in a traffic accident at 3:16 p.m. on Sept 10 near the intersection of Highways 60 ands 13, northeast of Perham. The victim, a passenger, was identified as Marjorie Froemke. Driving the vehicle, in the single-vehicle crash,… Read More

Tri-County Health Care is currently experiencing a shortage of COVID-19 testing supplies. Due to the national testing supply shortage, many facilities are experiencing similar shortages. Rapid tests have been significantly impacted. Rapid tests are reserved for Tri-County Health Care patients based on medical needs due to the low supply. Receiving tests results in 24 to 48… Read More

Statewide pheasant index declines but prime pheasant areas exceed statewide average Pheasant numbers have declined by 25 percent from 2020, but numbers remained on par with the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside wildlife survey. “While the decline from last year sounds significant, pheasant numbers are actually fairly good and hunters… Read More

Access to local emergency services and community resources is vital to all residents. Lifeline helps low-income consumers connect to the nation’s broadband networks, find jobs, access health care services, connect with family and call for help in an emergency. For some, being connected can be the difference between social connection and complete isolation.  Arvig wants residents… Read More

A total of 22 East Otter Tail County 4-H youth showed livestock at the Minnesota State Fair recently.  Youth who have completed sixth grade through a year past high school and earned a State Fair trip with their animals at the County Fair were eligible for this opportunity to show their animals at the state level.  The… Read More

Thursday, Sept. 16 Breakfast- Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit or Juice Lunch- Cheeseburger, Fries, Vegetable, Fruit Friday, Sept. 17 Breakfast- Benefit Bar, Cheese Stick,Fruit or Juice Lunch- Pizza, Yogurt, Vegetable, Fruit  Monday, Sept.  20 Breakfast- Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit or Juice Lunch-Chicken Nuggets, Potatoes, Crackers, Vegetable, Fruit Tuesday, Sept. 21 Breakfast- Mini Waffles, Hard Boiled Egg, Fruit or Juice Lunch- Cheese Boats, Marinara Sauce, Vegetable, Fruit… Read More

Thursday, Sept. 16  Baked Chicken, Dairy Baked Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Cookies, Bread/Butter/Milk Friday, Sept. 17  Alaskan Cod, Hash Browns, Carrots, Bistro Bar, Bread/Butter/Milk Monday, Sept. 20.Sliced Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Caramel Carrots, Angel Food Cake, Bread/Butter/Milk Tuesday, Sept. 21  Shredded Turkey/Bun, Onion Rings ot Tri-Tators (2), Pickled Beets, Strawberries, Milk Wednesday, Sept. 22 Pork Loin, Pesto Bake, California Blend, Fruit Salad, Bread/Butter/Milk