New laws in Minnesota took effect on July 1 covering various areas including business, economic development, education, and employment. Homeowners’ association ombudsperson and commerce law A new law establishes a common interest community ombudsperson to assist unit owners and associations in understanding their rights and resolving disputes.  Additional provisions include access to free water at large events and new regulations… Read More

OTC Relay for Life kicks of Friday night in Perham The Relay For Life of Otter Tail County (July 11) is right around the corner, and several events will take place in the this week, leading up to the big event.   On Sunday and Monday, Perham was decked out in purple, in an event called… Read More

Input sought for several Otter Tail County lakes  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals. Each year, the Minnesota DNR reviews all existing fishing regulations, proposes new special regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. All new special regulations are… Read More

New pickleball courts in Vergas have proven to be a popular community activity By Isabel Fynboh  West Central Initiative Across the region, communities are adding a new amenity—pickleball courts. Pickleball, originally developed in 1965, blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong to create a fast-paced, active game enjoyed by people of all ages. The sport encourages movement, connection,… Read More

Come join us at the 41st annual Phelps Mill Festival. The 41st annual Phelps Mill Festival is set for July 12-13 at Phelps Mill Park in rural Underwood. The festival is held each year during the second weekend of July. Phelps Mill Festivl provides two full days of art, food, entertainment and kids’ activities, plus craft… Read More

Contributed photo Allen Whitrock of Alexandria, Minn., was the winner of the 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcyle raffle during the annual Ronald McDonald House RIDE in New York Mills.

In June, 795 graduating seniors from communities across Minnesota were awarded their high school diplomas as members of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2025. The tuition-free, public online school recently recognized graduates during a traditional, in-person commencement ceremony at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 7. “The faculty and staff at Minnesota Connections Academy are so… Read More

Athletes and teams representing 460 high schools from across the nation are scheduled to participate at the 2025 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship this week! The USAHSCTL National Championship will be held at the Michigan Trapshooting Association in Mason, Mich. July 9-13. The Championship features 3,000 athletes participating in team and individual qualifying… Read More

The Relay For Life of Otter Tail County is this Friday, July 11, at the East  Otter Tail Fairgrounds.  Organizers are excited to be celebrating 30 years of Relaying in Otter Tail County. They have some exciting things planned to celebrate people who have had an active part in this thirty year history and to… Read More

More than 1,600 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester President’s Roll of Honor. To qualify for the UND President’s Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The student must also… Read More