By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County Engineer Krysten Foster provided a highway department update to county commissioners on Sept. 24.  The County Highway Department is nearing the end of the 2024 construction season pending the completion of the Bluffton Township project in northeastern Otter Tail County. The Highway 47 single T-curves reconstruction project (southwest of… Read More

OTC Courthouse is listed on National Register of Historic Places By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Courthouse was completed in 1922, three years after a cyclone struck Fergus Falls and destroyed the old courthouse. The rotunda inside the courthouse in Fergus Falls is one of the most memorable parts of the county building…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Oct. 1, reported a traffic accident near Parkers Prairie at the intersection of Parkers Road and 108th Street, south of town. The accident took place at 11:08 a.m. “It appears that the passenger side of a semi tractor trailer went onto the soft shoulder of the gravel road,… Read More

October 7-12, is National 4-H Week. Otter Tail County is proud to celebrate the 4-H youth who significantly impact the community while stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. The 4-H youth development program provides hands-on experiences that empower youth to “learn by doing,” encouraging them to experiment, innovate, and think independently…. Read More

The New York Mills School District is working to start up a first Lego Robotics program. Brunswick Lund has donated funds to purchase supplies and the basic kits for two teams have recently been ordered.  “First Lego League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children ages 9-14 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met September 12 with 17 members present. Minutes from the August 8 meeting were approved, and the August 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for September 2024 from the Department President was read and discussed.  A notice was received that the official district visit to inspect… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson School spirit was on full display on Friday as a festive homecoming week came to a close with the annual spirit breakfast and pepfests for both the elementary and high school. The elementary pepfest featured the wagon parade, as well as a variety of games hosted by Farmers and Merchants State Bank…. Read More

Do you have personal property near the highway right-of-way? The Otter Tail County Highway Department reminds you to move personal items, political signs, and items for sale away from the roadway to ensure public safety. Storing property too close to the road puts it at risk for damage and poses a safety hazard. Please keep… Read More

On September 26 and 27, law enforcement professionals and social workers came together in Fergus Falls for a comprehensive Coordinated Response Training to enhance collaborative efforts between the two fields. The event was made possible by the Medica County Innovation Fund. Marie Ridgeway, a renowned Trauma Treatment Specialist and Police Therapist, conducted the training. Along… Read More

The deadline for homebuilders to apply to the Otter Tail County Property Tax Rebate Program is December 31, 2024. Approved applicants would have until the end of 2025—one year after approval—to begin construction on their new home. The Property Tax Rebate Program provides financial support for the construction of a new home in Otter Tail… Read More