By Barbie Porter Editor Ryan Strugar wants more people to enjoy the great outdoors and know the love of Christ.  The Dent resident teamed up with two faith-based organizations to provide those opportunities to children from around the state­­—Feed the Fish and Fishing for Life. The latter just held a turkey hunt that Strugar helped organize. It was the… Read More

The Otter Tail County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing May as Foster Care Month during its meeting on April 27. This year special recognition was given to an Ottertail family. Del and Manila Wiebe are one of the licensed foster families who have opened their hearts by welcoming 153 foster children into their home over… Read More

By Lori Newman Correspondent The Deer Creek City Council held its regular monthly meeting on April 26. A Public Hearing on the Wellhead Protection Plan was held prior to the meeting.  Dan Disrud, of the MN Department of Health, explained that this plan is a ten year process involving management of land use, continued research on the… Read More

New York Mills seniors received $209,550 in scholarships during the annual scholarship and awards ceremony at the school on Friday. The ceremony featured the scholarship awarding ceremony, as well as the induction of the new members of the New York Mills National Honor Society.  Scholarship award winners included:  The New York Mills Lions Club presented $500 scholarships… Read More

Early ice out makes for promising walleye opener By Chad Koenen Publisher For the first time in a number of years, Minnesota mother’s didn’t need to share Mother’s Day weekend with family members in search of that elusive walleye. Due to the proximity of Memorial Day weekend, the walleye fishing opener is held two Saturdays before… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Otter Tail County is gearing up for another shot at the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. The weekend is an opportunity for host communities to showcase their unique offerings to guests from across the state.  This is the second straight year Otter Tail County was selected as the site of the Governor’s Fishing Opener…. Read More

Arvig’s fiber internet network now spans more than 13,500 route miles. But even as the company’s internet reach runs through Minnesota and beyond, the region’s local internet service provider isn’t forgetting about improving and sustaining services back home, including in Otter Tail County communities like New York Mills. As the company moves into its 71st year… Read More

Seven cattle reported missing in eastern part of Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported that two fishermen were rescued May 4 after their boat capsized on Mike Lake, west of Vergas, shortly before 6 p.m. The two attempted to hold onto the boat after falling into the water but were separated. One… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail Community Center will be getting a fresh look.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council approved a bid from Erik Ness to install a variety of landscaping options at the community center. As part of the bid, the new landscaping at the community center will include… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Jennie Bucholz is bringing a healthy alternative to downtown New York Mills. Sisu Nutrition opened in the former Peloquin Law Office building in the heart of NY Mills on March 29. Bucholz, who also owns Heart of the Lakes Nutrition in Perham, offers everything from protein shakes, energy teas, snacks and more… Read More