Event to be held Oct. 14 at ballroom By Tucker Henderson Reporter As Oktoberfest celebrations are being held around the world, a local celebration is returning to the New York Mills area after a long hiatus. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom and is being sponsored… Read More
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New York Mills to host Oktoberfest
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:34pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
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Welcoming Communities meetings kick off
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:32pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0First meeting held on Sept. 20 in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Welcoming Communities Initiative Program kicked off its first meeting in New York Mills on Wednesday, Sept. 20 as the program begins its 8-9 month journey to assist NY Mills in becoming a more welcoming community. The program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota and… Read More
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Perham’s Nelson shares keys to entrepreneurial success
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:30pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Nelson shares vision for success at gathering in FF By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Renowned businessman Kenny Nelson of Perham shared his vision for success as an inspirational speaker in Fergus Falls Wednesday evening at A Center for the Arts. He is widely known for his success in the candy and pet food business. Nelson also is a community leader for… Read More
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Minnesota Military, Veterans Museum makes history
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:28pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
040,000 square-foot, $32 million facility first-of-its-kind The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum held a ceremonial groundbreaking on its new site at Camp Ripley in Little Falls on Sunday, Sept. 17. Located on more than 30 acres just off Highway 371, and adjacent to the Little Falls State Veterans Cemetery, the future site of the Museum will ensure… Read More
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Fellowship and joy during picking of grapes
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:24pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Dancing Loons vineyard is located near North Turtle Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The spirit of Bryan Severson was with grape pickers under sunny skies Sept. 13 when friends joined Vicki Severson, east of Underwood, at the Severson’s Dancing Loons vineyard. This was again part of the annual tradition at the 4-acre vineyard. For several years the… Read More
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OTC approves proceeding with cannabis ordinance
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:21pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Vergas an example of adopting the same for cities By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved moving forward with the Cannabis Public Use Ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Public Health Director Jody Lien discussed the Health and Wellness committee’s discussions in creating an Aug. 8 draft ordinance and an Aug. 27 updated draft… Read More
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New invasive species confirmed in Minnesota
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:20pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Ag Department asking for reports of sightings By Robert Williams Editor Two new invasive insects have been confirmed in Minnesota, according to an announcement Wednesday, Sept. 13, by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The Asiatic garden beetle and elm seed bug were discovered by Twin Cities homeowners in August. The homeowners reported their finds to the Ag Department’s… Read More
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One person injured near Parkers Prairie
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:17pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Re-entry program highlighted in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Sept. 16, reported a minor injury in a three-vehicle accident on the south side of Parkers Prairie. The accident took place near South Otter Avenue and Main Street. One vehicle pulled in front of another vehicle. One of those vehicles, in turn, was pushed into… Read More
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NYM Cub Scouts to host recruiting night on Sept. 28
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:14pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Cub Scouts is an excellent opportunity for boys and girls in grades K-5 to build friendships and have fun in an outdoors-oriented educational program for youth. Scouting empowers a child to build character and exercise physical, mental and emotional fitness, while giving service to others in their community through valuable lessons in citizenship. Cub Scouts is an… Read More
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District 56 school fondly remembered
News | Published on September 26, 2023 at 3:13pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Country school was located in Western Township in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Stock families had several social outlets in Western Township southwest of Fergus Falls, mainly the District 56 country school that housed first through eighth grades. “It was much like a home school today,” said Dave Stock, Fergus Falls High School Class of… Read More