By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members, on Nov. 5, agreed to move forward with an extension of a lease agreement at the county-owned facility north of the Bigwood Event Center and post office on Western Avenue in Fergus Falls. The facility is currently used by Northstar Behavioral Health (NBH) which serves individuals facing mental… Read More

Farmers Roost provided a place to stay for farmers By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Stories of delivering wheat to Phelps Mill, for milling into flour, have been passed along from one farm family generation to the next. Located in Maine Township of central Otter Tail County, the mill was in business from 1889 to 1939. “I… Read More

Event set for November 22 at New York Mills School By Tucker Henderson Reporter It’s that time of the year again when the New York Mills Education Foundation hosts the annual Community Carnival to raise funds for their school programs throughout the year. The event will kick off on Friday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. at… Read More

Otter Tail County Commissioners invite community members to the upcoming open house at the Parkers Prairie Event Center, 201 West Main Street, on Monday, November 25, from 7-9 p.m. This is not a board of commissioners meeting but an opportunity to engage with your commissioners and learn about Otter Tail County initiatives and projects in… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills School band performed a number of selections during the annual Veterans Day on Monday morning. The program featured the winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contest (below), as well as a number of featured speakers and presentations.

Mursu fulfills childhood dream of racing cars By Tucker Henderson Reporter It’s not everyday that someone gets to fulfill their lifelong dream, especially if that dream has been with them since childhood. One local community member, however, was able to pull it off this summer and is chasing the next set of goals that go with… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School District general fund and cash investments ticked up last year as student enrollment increased in the school district. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills School Board heard its 2024 fiscal year audit from Brian Stavenger, of Eide Bailly.  Stavenger said the school district’s cash and… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The annual Veteran’s Day Program sponsored by the New York Mills VFW Post #3289 and their Auxiliary is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in the NY Mills School Auditorium. The event highlights and honors veterans who have served so selflessly for the nation including the sacrifices they’ve made for freedom…. Read More

Church tradition dates back to the 1930s By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People again came from near and far, on Friday, Oct. 25, to mark the 90th year of the Richland Lutheran Church lutefisk feed near the town of Walcott, north of Wahpeton. The day-long feast, which also included meatballs, ran from lunch to evening supper. Church… Read More

Project scheduled to start in spring 2025 By Chad Koenen Publisher The long-awaited water tower project in the City of Deer Creek has been officially pushed back to the start of 2025. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council approved a change order with Onyx Blasting and Coating, LLC that will push… Read More