Support team assists a person going through crisis, helps getting a person on their feet By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Fergus Falls-based Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), which receives some of its funding from the Otter Tail, Becker, Clay, and Wilkin Mental Health Consortium, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week while specializing… Read More

DWI court receives award from MACPO By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Probation Department, headed by Mike Schommer, has a mission statement that includes guiding positive behavior. The DWI Court team in Otter Tail County, this fall, became a recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Corrections Award. This honor came from the Minnesota Association of… Read More

Recently, the Menahga Senior Center received a $1,300 grant through the Tri-County Health Care Foundation. The funding went toward the purchase of an AED (automated external defibrillator). Additionally, five community members received training on the lifesaving piece of equipment.  “Having an AED at local senior centers, schools, and other facilities gives them the resources they… Read More

Individual transferred money into Bitcoin to scammers By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A resident of central Otter Tail County, exact address not available, was still waiting on Oct. 14 to see if she lost money as a victim of a scam attempt. The resident told sheriff deputies that her computer had locked up and she was instructed,… Read More

The Balhepburn’s Men’s Golf League recently wrapped up its 2021 season. The golfers and men’s league organizers wanted to thank the Legried family for helping to make the season a success once again. 

Once again, the innovation of the Otter Tail County Highway Maintenance Department and employee Jonathon Bratvold are celebrated by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).  The team earned an Honorable Mention Innovative Project Award for the “Sticky Stomp” which “simplifies the installation of chip seal markers on roadways.” The tool allows one person… Read More

Testing can take place at several locations Testing for COVID-19 is an important step in controlling the pandemic.  Testing enables individuals who are positive for the coronavirus to isolate themselves—reducing the chances that they will infect others and allowing treatment earlier, likely reducing disease severity and the risk of long-term disability or death. Testing is available to… Read More

Lakes Area Coop in New York Mills hosted a special open house/grill out on Thursday. Despite cool temperatures, the event featured a number of people who stopped by to enjoy a free meal, as well as see some of the changes happening at the local hardware store and c-store. 

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on October 14 will 10 members present and 1 guest. There were two petitions for new membership. A thank you was received from Ron and Wanda Wallace, Fergus Falls Veterans Home, Armed Forces Service Center, all for our donations.  Two memorial gifts were received.  A certificate was received from… Read More