Council looks at changing to third weekend of July By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Trails Day may be on the move, and members of the Deer Creek City Council think they have found a perfect weekend to host the popular town celebration. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard from… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents wanting to learn more about Phelps Mill can easily find that information by accessing the website for the Otter Tail County Historical Society which operates the county museum in Fergus Falls. Below is a timeline for Phelps Mills, located in central Otter Tail County just north of County Highway… Read More

Grab your lawn chairs, cozy blankets, and your favorite movie buddy—because on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills will be hosting a  special screening of the hilarious and heartwarming film “Family Camp.” Popcorn will be provided by the church so all people will need to bring is a comfort… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met July 10 with 15 members present. Minutes from the June 12 meeting were approved, and the June Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for July 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Information about the September 19-21 Fall Conference in Plymouth, Minn. was shared. … Read More

Otter Tail County License Center staff are urging residents who plan to leave Minnesota for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses or state identification cards now, warning that processing delays of up to three months could leave them without valid ID while away. A surge in applications tied to the May 7, 2025, REAL ID… Read More

To improve access to mental health care, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) led a bipartisan effort this session in partnership with county officials and law enforcement groups. Together, they passed legislation investing $55 million to add 50 treatment beds at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, the state’s largest psychiatric hospital. The goal is to… Read More

The Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) has awarded Arvig Answering Solutions two of its top awards in recognition of service excellence in the call answering industry. Arvig Answering Solutions has earned ATSI’s Award of Distinction and—for the 16th consecutive year—the exclusive Award of Excellence.  “Arvig Answering Solutions has some of the most dedicated and talented representatives in… Read More

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 4 Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and electronic copies of the 2025 Minnesota hunting regulations are available on the… Read More

On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), under the guidance of its own DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), moved to terminate the Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program. In a letter sent Friday from DHS Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), DHS requested the unprecedented… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Thursday afternoon, July 31, proved to be a good time to catch walleye with guide Ross Hagemeister at one of the Otter Tail County’s many lakes. The weather was perfect, 74 degrees with a slight breeze. Fishing with our guide was me, Tom Hintgen, my cousin Myron Mjelde of rural Fergus… Read More