Plan to provide a road map for future projects By Chad Koenen Publisher With rapid growth comes the need to plan for some expansive road and community projects in the near-to-distant future. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council heard from Bob Schliemann of Apex Engineering, who compiled a five-year capital improvement… Read More

Biker injured east of Dent By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  A county resident who lives northwest of Battle Lake has been scammed out of $700, as reported by county sheriff deputies on Oct. 13. The scam victim, believing a phone pitch that he won a truck and large amount of cash, gave the scammers numbers… Read More

Third annual event to be held Sunday at church parking lot By Chad Koenen Publisher Local youth with have the chance to get some candy a little early this year as the Deer Creek Fire and Rescue, as well as Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek, will be hosting the third annual Trunk or Treat event… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Jodi Teich was introduced as Otter Tail County’s new County Engineer, replacing Krysten Foster who resigned from her position in August to become a Senior Project Manager at Stonebrooke Engineering. Teich began her duties on Oct. 13. Teich brings extensive leadership experience in county engineering and transportation planning to Otter Tail County. She grew… Read More

The New York Mills junior high knowledge bowl team started their season October 10 in Fergus Falls.  Knowledge bowl is an academic competition with trivial pursuit style questions from all subjects of school covered throughout the day. On this day the Eagles competed against teams from Alexandria, Moorhead, Osakis, Perham and Barnesville.  Eighteen NY Mills students made… Read More

Pelican Rapids application to be revisited on Oct. 28 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners tabled a decision on approving or not approving a retail cannabis business in Pelican Rapids until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the County Government Services Center in northwest Fergus Falls. The five-person county… Read More

Recycling program to begin in early 2026 Otter Tail County is taking a significant step toward the long-range strategic plan for countywide single-sort curbside recycling with the launch of a pilot program beginning January 2026 in the southeast quadrant. Thanks to grant funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), residents in the cities of Battle… Read More

Reduction in CRP land has led to less grassland, wetland cover for duck population By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Reduced Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment in recent years and subsequent loss of grassland and wetland cover have contributed to significant long-term declines in key duck populations in Minnesota. Our state’s declining duck populations, according to analysts,… Read More

Catholic Daughters of the Americas®️  Court St. Rita #409 presents their 56th Style Show  and Brunch fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham Come and enjoy  a morning out with friends and family!  Included with your ticket is a delicious catered brunch, unlimited coffee, and chances… Read More

Local students  receive scholarship from M State Sixty-three Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) students have been awarded $2,500 scholarships this academic year through the Minnesota Legislature’s Workforce Development Scholarship program.    The scholarships can be renewed for a second year for a total maximum award of $5,000 per student over four semesters, which covers… Read More