NYM senior was one of just 377 people to receive degree By Tucker Henderson Reporter It’s not common to receive a Minnesota FFA State Degree, in fact only 377 recipients were awarded one this past month during the State Convention on April 20-21. With requirements including two years of agricultural education and a great deal of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on April 28, renewed a WellPath medical contract term for the county jail in Fergus Falls that was set to expire on July 31, 2026. This will allow for an additional one-year period from Aug. 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. “The goals of WellPath, on… Read More

Assistance to help provide additional affordable housing By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County has housing finance programs available to home buyers, home owners and property owners to build, buy and remodel homes.  The County’s Community Development and Housing Department works in collaboration with cities and partner organizations toward a mission to sustain and grow our… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek Lions Club and City of Deer Creek are one step closer to having expanded pickle ball court options in the community.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council discussed ongoing negotiations between Dominic Koep, who purchased the former Deer Creek School, and the city regarding… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fort Juelson, a county park since 2011 and located two miles east of Underwood in Tordenskjold Township, is commemorating its 150th anniversary this year. Tours of Fort Juelson on Friday, June 26, also include other historic sites in the Underwood area. “A longer tour starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 4:30… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present Four Points of Light, a creative collaboration exhibition on view in the Gallery from April 28 to May 23.  Four Points of Light is a group exhibition born from a spirit of collaboration among four neighboring artists who chose to work collectively to expand visibility… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, in late April, approved entering into an agreement with Fargo-based Houston Engineering for design services to replace a bridge along County Highway One over the Dead River near Walker Lake and the northeast side of Otter Tail Lake. The cost will not exceed $117,391. The current bridge is a… Read More

By Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota Concerned about the effects of social media on children, some Minnesota lawmakers want to enact new restrictions they say would protect kids under age 16.  At an April 28 meeting of the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, Sen. Michael Kreun, R-Blaine, said most social media platforms require a minimum user age… Read More

With Child Foster Care Month approaching in May, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. The number of children who need safe, stable homes continues to grow, and the county needs caring foster families to step up. “Otter Tail County prioritizes placing children with relatives whenever possible. Family restoration is… Read More

U.S. House candidate for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District, Erik Osberg, won the DFL endorsement Saturday, April 25, earning 65 percent of the vote on the first ballot over Minnesota State House Rep. Heather Keeler who received 35 percent of the vote.  “I’m incredibly humbled and grateful to the delegates, and honored to have earned their trust… Read More