By Tucker Henderson Reporter The week of October 5-11 is National 4-H Week and clubs and programs around the United States are being highlighted for their community service and youth development among many other aspects of the organization. Otter Tail County is separated into East and West sections through the University of Minnesota Extension Office and hosts… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A 24-year-old man from New York Mills was struck and died as a result of injuries from an accident in the 37000 block of County Highway 67, just south of New York Mills on Wednesday evening.  According to a report from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff’s office responded to a… Read More

MLB team advanced to World Series 60 years ago By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sixty years ago, in 1965, several residents of Otter Tail County were among those seeing one or more World Series games near the Twins Cities. This series featured the American League champion Minnesota Twins and the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers…. Read More

Centennial Realty is proud to announce that Lauri Van Dyke is beginning an exciting new chapter in real estate, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a passion for serving others. Van Dyke joins the team after building a successful 12-year career in marketing. A graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in Marketing… Read More

Board passes one cannabis registration, cannot agree on a second By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners considered a pair of cannabis registration applications from Wildflower Cannabis and Elevated Dispensaries, both located in Pelican Rapids. Commissioners denied its first cannabis registration application in August for a future business to be located in New… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Other events throughout the week included the spirit breakfast (below) and the high school and elementary pep fests on Friday (below).

Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Greater East Otter Tail County is gearing up for an afternoon/evening of good food, good fellowship, and enticing “made with love” items on October 12. The Fall Fundraiser is a great time to connect with  community members and friends while helping to support the work of… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met September 11 with 13 members present. Minutes from the August 14 meeting were approved, and the August Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for September 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed. In other business: • Committee Chairs gave an update on our programs for 2025-2026. •… Read More

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the House Capital Investment Committee visited the Fergus Falls Veterans Home to review ongoing and future asset preservation projects. During the 2025 legislative session, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) authored a bipartisan $700 million bonding package with a strong emphasis on asset preservation. As part of that package, the Fergus Falls Veterans… Read More

By University of  Minnesota Arboretum Special to the Forum In Minnesota, autumn offers a brilliant, fleeting transition between the sweltering days of summer and the long, cold nights of winter. For a few magical weeks each year, crisp air carries the scent of fallen leaves across the state, with maples ablaze with crimson and oaks radiating a… Read More