Eight people rescued from sinking pontoon near Ottertail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, shortly after midnight on Saturday, Aug. 2, reported that a drunken driver with no identification was injured northwest of Perham on Highway 10. He was admitted to the Perham hospital with the name “John Doe” and later was transported to… Read More

Old School Ice Cream made debut at Lund Mania By Tucker Henderson Reporter If you attended Lund Mania this past month, you may have have noticed a large colorful umbrella shading a bicycle and ice cream cooler making its way down the streets of New York Mills. The Old School Ice Cream Bicycle is one of… Read More

Fireworks, parade set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher Everything seems to be a little bit bigger in Ottertail and the annual OtterFest celebration will be no different this weekend.  Ottertail Business and Community Association President Ron Grobeck said there will be a number of unique events throughout the weekend with an emphasis on providing family fun… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter County Cycle Pitstop is hosting a bike giveaway alongside their customer appreciation day on Friday, Aug. 9. Seven teen/adult bicycles, as well as one children’s bike will be given away to those who may benefit from a bike. “We’ve been donating bikes to people in the community anyways,” said owner and operator Paul… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Lifeguards at Legried Community Pool have remained busy throughout the summer with swimming lessons, open swim and maintaining the community pool. The pool will remain open through the middle of August before closing for the season. Front row: Violet Radniecki, Grace Wallgren, Maya Radniecki, Jada Goeson and manager Harley Wurst. Top row:… Read More

Otter Tail County once had 289 rural schools By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Country schools in Otter Tail County are fondly remembered. At one time, Otter Tail County’s 289 rural schools were the most of any county in Minnesota. Many kids who grew up on farms formed their basis for life while attending one-room schools. Today… Read More

Rappe shares experience of living in the West Bank By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The guest speaker at the Our Lady of Victory Church, Fergus Falls, fellowship hall Tuesday evening, July 30, was Wendy Rappe, a native of Vernon Center, southwest of Mankato. She, her husband and two children at the time lived in Israel… Read More

Housing project to include a pair of triplexes By Robert Williams Editor After much collaboration and planning, the North Fields of Dalton senior housing project is becoming a reality. The project is located on the north end of Dalton, just west of County Highway 35 on Court Street. The official groundbreaking was held by the Otter Tail County Housing… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension Office is hosting Annie’s Project event, a transformative two-day retreat dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and empowering women passionate about agriculture. Organizers are excited to invite long-time, beginner, and future farmers from both urban and rural areas to join us for this inspiring event focused on collaboration, growth, and empowerment…. Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting August 14. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four. Topics for each session are as follows: • August 14: Developing your farm transition… Read More