Photo by Chad Koenen Five bands  once again highlighted Polka Daze in the heart of Ottertail last weekend. The festivities kicked off Thursday night and wrapped up on Saturday under the big yellow tent near the water tower in Ottertail. The event is hosted each year by the Ottertail Lions Club.

Mobile van to visit Fergus Falls the third Tuesday of every month Otter Tail County welcomes Mobile Vet Center services to the county starting September 17 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at 1821 North Park Street in Fergus Falls. The Mobile Vet Center will provide the same comprehensive services available… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Delaying construction of the Heart of the Lakes Trail Maplewood State Park segment, due to wet conditions in recent weeks, appeared likely during the Aug. 27 meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. The Maplewood State Park segment is part of the recreational trail that, when completed, will run… Read More

Award recognizes excellence in skilled care Perham Living Northwinds has announced that Tiffany Rodewald, LPN, has been honored with the esteemed DAISY Award. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and her significant positive influence on both residents and colleagues. In her nomination for Tiffany, Julisa Centeno, Northwinds Household Coordinator, shared, “Tiffany works within… Read More

Fire destroys shop near East Leaf Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Aug. 31, reported that a pilot about to land at the Battle Lake airport shortly after noon, for an organized fly-in, lost power but escaped injury when his plane landed in a corn field. A four-year-old passenger also escaped injury. The pilot… Read More

OTC to move forward with nursing position By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Community Development Agency (CDA) Director Amy Baldwin updated county board members concerning the single-family tax rebate program. The CDA board recommends allowing the program to expire as currently structured with the application submission deadline of Dec. 31, 2024. Otter Tail County has, for several months,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Too many people in Otter Tail County have become victims of scams in recent months, as reported by the County Sheriff Department. Don’t become one of them. Follow this advice: Do not  download email attachments from unknown email senders. Do not  click links in texts from unknown senders. Do not  give sensitive personal… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Marion Lake, near Richville in Otter Tail County. A lake user contacted the DNR after finding an adult zebra mussel attached to a native mussel in Marion Lake. A DNR invasive species specialist found juvenile zebra mussels attached to the dock at… Read More

Floren performed as part of the Otter Tail Power Company 75th anniversary By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In 1984 Otter Tail Power Company celebrated its 75th anniversary by distributing free concert tickets for customers in Otter Tail County to attend accordionist Myron Floren performances. Floren was widely known for his three decades with the acclaimed Lawrence Welk… Read More

Magnifi Financial celebrates record-breaking response in Teacher Wishlist Sweepstakes Magnifi Financial, has announced the success of its annual Teacher Wishlist Sweepstakes, which ran from July 8 to August 14. This year, Magnifi Financial received a record-breaking 950 nominations, each with heartfelt stories about the extraordinary teachers who inspire and nurture our students daily. The Teacher Wishlist… Read More