By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A county youth, as reported by sheriff deputies on May 1, found himself in a blackmail situation after poor judgement. Sextortion threats were made to him after explicit photos were sent to Tiktok and Snapchat platforms. County deputies forwarded this case to the FBI for a further investigation…. Read More

Communities across West Central Minnesota are set to see long-awaited upgrades to local roads and bridges following new funding awards announced by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The funding comes through the 2025 rounds of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) and the Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP). Together, they support infrastructure projects statewide… Read More

5 years ago Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Otter Tail County is gearing up for another shot at the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. The weekend is an opportunity for host communities to showcase their unique offerings to guests from across the state. This is the second straight year Otter Tail County was selected as the site… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Custom printing and embroidery have become a fun and unique way to promote a business or organization through the years. Bleubird Printing is hoping to continue that tradition as they take over AP Printing in downtown New York Mills.  ¶  The new business venture from Hunter and Kiana Truax, of Bertha,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A recent open house at New York Mills School District and a subsequent survey showed overall support for a potential building and operating grounds capital levy improvement project. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills School Board heard a presentation from Lori Christensen, of ICS, about the results… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills High School Close Up group recently visited the nation’s capital, as well as New York City. With 25 students and 10 adult chaperones, each participant was able to see the United States’ government in action, as well as all the sights, sounds and scenes of Washington D.C…. Read More

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… 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… 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… 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… Read More