Program is supported with grant from MPCA The Solid Waste Department, along with partner sites around Otter Tail County, is preparing to kick off the Organics Recycling Pilot Program over the next week. The Organics Recycling Pilot Program is supported by a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Organics recycling is the industry term… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Several vehicles went into ditches throughout the county on Friday, Feb. 11, due to icy roadways. These off-road accidents were reported to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department. By the end of the day sheriff deputies has responded to at least 22 off-road accidents due to icy roadways. Fortunately, no serious… Read More

Contributed photo The Ottertail Lakers 4-H club held a community food drive. Boxes were placed at Carr’s supermarket, First National Bank; Ottertail, Ottertail Oasis and Williams Company store. The members also voted to donate $250 from the pizza fundraiser sales. The food and funds were donated to the Henning community food shelf. Members of the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County government has purchased a building at 914 East Channing Avenue, Fergus Falls, formerly occupied by the Daily Journal which publishes the city newspaper in another location. For the short term, in 2022 and possibly into 2023, the building on the east side of Fergus Falls near Minnesota Motor Company on… Read More

Change to reflect growth of financial business Central Minnesota Credit Union (CMCU), a member-owned financial services cooperative, announced that it is changing its name to Magnifi Financial, effective March 1. As part of the transition, CMCU will unveil a new visual identity, including logo, signage, website and advertising. Magnifi Financial will remain a credit union,… Read More

Performance set for March 3 at Cultural Center Flutist Linda Chatterton and harpist Rachel Brandwein will be giving a concert on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate visual arts gallery space of the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.     Their concert will have a mix of classical and folk music, with… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sandhill Dairy feedlot hearing minutes, following a public hearing held Jan. 25 at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, have been forwarded to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The dairy, located in Corliss Township, northeast of Perham, previously made application to the MPCA for a permit to expand… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured in a rollover southwest of New York Mills on Feb. 16 after losing control of his vehicle on Highway 67. The driver attempted to pass two vehicles on the snow-covered roadway. “He lost control of the vehicle while southbound,” said a sheriff deputy. “The vehicle came to rest… Read More

Photo by Bram Burginger Good Morning Bedlam took the stage on Saturday for a performance at the Cultural Center in New York Mills. The popular group attracted a large crowd from across the region for the one night performance. The Cultural Center will host a flute and harp duo on March 3. 

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on Jan. 25, renewed its agreement with the Otter Tail Lakes Country Association. Under the agreement Lakes Country, a non-profit organization, promotes Otter Tail County as a premiere destination to vacation, visit, live and work. Otter Tail County, in turn, provides on-site workspace, internet access, technological support… Read More