New rental ordinance goes into effect July 1 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on June 11, approved a revised vacation home rental ordinance after previously tabling a decision. The vote was 4-1 in favor of the revised ordinance. The purpose of the revised ordinance is to allow the use of private vacation home rentals,… Read More

Flour mill was a staple in OTC in late 1800s, early 1900s By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People originally from Otter Tail County, and others from across the nation, are attracted to Phelps Mill not only for its picturesque setting, but also for its rich history in the production of flour in the late 1800s and… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met May 9 with 15 members present. Minutes from the April 11 meeting were approved, and the April 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for May 2024 from the Department President was read and discussed. The Auxiliary received the following awards at the Loyalty Day/District 9 Convention… Read More

Geiser named to SDSU Dean’s List South Dakota State University has announced Moriah Geiser of New York Mills, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. More than 3,300 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the sping 2024 semester at South Dakota State by being named to the dean’s list. To… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has decided to switch to a new correctional delivery system by January 31, 2025. The probation department will transition from the current County Probation Officers (CPO) model to the Community Corrections Act (CCA) model. This decision was made after a thorough review of probation services in the county…. Read More

Roots and Wings Forest School in New York Mills is gearing up for summer fun, with many opportunities for children and families to Opt Outside in Otter Tail County and surrounding areas. Roots and Wings is a non-profit, nature-based school that seeks to inspire confidence, curiosity and community through year-round education in the great outdoors… Read More

The 2024-25 athletic season will see a change for Perham Public Schools and how fans can view the games from the comfort of their own home. Perham Public Schools will be introducing a new online streaming home called the 549 Media, highlighting Perham Athletics and Arts events during the upcoming school year. “Very few things in… Read More

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announces new testing requirements for lactating dairy cows effective Tuesday, June 18. All lactating (currently producing milk) dairy cows must have both a negative H5N1 test result and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) to attend any exhibition in Minnesota. The requirements are effective until December 31, 2024. “While H5N1 influenza… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Popular Minnesota author Kevin Lovegreen shared his passion for reading and the outdoors with a packed group of children and adults at the city hall ballroom in New York Mills on Wednesday afternoon. Lovegreen is best known for his children’s book series “Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adventures.” On Wednesday Lovegreen spent quite a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on  June 11, learned more about the rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) financial assistance from the state of Minnesota. Providing an overview was County Administrator Nicole Hansen. State legislation provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers who primarily serve Greater Minnesota communities. The EMS aid package also… Read More