Fishing guides get in on the tradition fun By Tucker Henderson Reporter With Minnesota’s fishing opener coming up this weekend, no doubt there will be countless boats on the waters of Otter Tail County and across the state. Making up a small fleet of those fishermen will be Phil Jensen and Todd Cameron, business partners in… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher There may be no bigger high than pulling a large fish during the annual fishing opener weekend in Minnesota—other than, of course, the birth of a child or getting married.  After a near record ice out in March, area fishing guides and fishermen have been chomping at the bit to head back out… Read More

Ten people attend event in Central Park By Tucker Henderson Reporter Last week 10 members of the New York Mills community braved the wet and windy weather under the Lions Shelter at Central Park to come together to participate in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m. The first National Day of Prayer… Read More

Contributed photo On Saturday, April 27, Minnesota’s Ninth District VFW Post and Auxiliary held their Loyalty Day Convention in Pelican Rapids. Commander Kelly Booge and President Shirley Quist were installed to serve in 2024-25.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People who visit Paisley Park, the home and studio of the late musician Prince, see lots of purple throughout the facility and even an entire “Purple Rain” room. The hour and a half tour is $65 per person and is well worth it. As noted on the Paisley Park website, the… Read More

Four finalists selected for annual live debate in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announces four finalists from the essay contest portion of the 31st Annual Great American Think-Off. These four finalists will participate in a live debate in New York Mills, on Saturday, June 8. Across the country, colleges and universities are… Read More

The Otter Tail County Extension offices would like to introduce their new administrative specialist, Brianna Bischof. She will provide support and collaboration with the Extension Educator team and, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension, connect community residents in East and West Otter Tail County. “We are delighted to have Brianna join us, and hope… Read More

Show to be on display until May 25 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has  announced its new gallery exhibit: “All About Wood” in the gallery from May 1 through May 25. This show features the art of several woodworking artists whose materials and styles range from whimsical to practical. The wood pieces in this… Read More

Senior citizens warned about scam attempts By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a house May 1 in Sverdrup Township, rural Underwood. Sheriff deputies said the fire was called in to authorities at 11:24 p.m. The fire was out of control when firefighters arrived. Authorities said the fire was a total loss. No injuries were reported. Aassisting… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 28, reported two injuries during a ATV crash in Perham Township. The accident took place at 2:21 a.m. Authorities received a distress call. Deputies, first on the scene, found two adult victims after the crash. They suffered serious but not non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported to the… Read More