By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On June 6, 1944, future President Dwight Eisenhower served as Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. He led the D-Day operation that brought together land, air and sea forces to the beaches of Normandy, France. Eight years later, in September 1952, Eisenhower took a break from his presidential race with… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Resorts in Otter Tail County are popular with both locals and visitors. Such was the case Friday evening, May 31, when this writer traveled with family members from Fergus Falls to Bell’s Resort on the northwest side of Star Lake to enjoy the resort’s popular chicken dinners. The restaurant and bar,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives appeared before the county board of commissioners in late May and requested certification of three wildlife habitat protection easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding the requests.  A motion by Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Dan Bucholz of Perham was approved… Read More

Rogness to retire from OTC Board after 15 years By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Lee Rogness, for more than 15 years, has exemplified what is good about sound decision making by the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. Rogness, whose district includes most of Fergus Falls, is not seeking another term. “We are fortunate to… Read More

Contributed photos The Heinola Hustlers assisted New York Mills VFW Auxiliary member Dolly Tumberg with its annual tradition of placing American flags at four local cemeteries. The group completed the project on May 22. 

The New York Mills VFW Post is holding a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday, June 21. The community is invited the NY Mills VFW join at the VFW that evening to enjoy food specials, games for kids, raffles, and live entertainment by Two Piece Legacy, Bob Moore and Chris Frost. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m…. Read More

Local students named to BSU Dean’s List Several local students have earned Dean’s List honors at Bemidji State University for the Spring 2024 semester.   To be eligible for BSU’s Dean’s List, students must enroll in at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. A total of 559 students… Read More

Contributed Photo Keira Ness, an eighth grader at New York Mills School, placed first at the district and second at state competition for the Illustrating America contest through the VFW Auxiliary #3289.

After 36 years of dedicated service, Terry Hoff has retired from Otter Tail County’s facilities department. In his career, which began on March 22, 1988, Hoff has seen significant transformations in County facilities. County Commissioner Board Chair Kurt Mortenson presented Hoff with a plaque, expressing the board’s appreciation for Hoff’s dedication.  “You have advanced our facilities to… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Ronald McDonald House Ride rolled through town on Saturday afternoon on its way to Bertha and Parkers Prairie on its way back to town later in the evening. Over 400 bikes registered for the ride this year, which raised in excess of $100,000. Event organizers were still tallying up the… Read More