Free concerts to get underway June 11 By Chad Koenen Publisher Things always seem to be a bit bigger in Ottertail, and there is perhaps no better example of that, than the annual music in the park series in the community park. This year’s line up of musicians features a collection chock-full of national recording artists,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Good news for county commissioners on May 21 was a report from county extension agents that youth participation in 4-H in Otter Tail County totals 1,955. Otter Tail County has several 4-H clubs where members participate in a variety of projects and develop their leadership skills. University of Minnesota Extension employees… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners held a public meeting on May 21 and subsequently passed a resolution of support for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) related to the development of infrastructure for new residential parcels in Pelican Rapids, referred to as Pinewood Estates. TIF is a method of financing real estate development costs in Otter… Read More

A number of local residents utilize programs By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the Wadena County Developmental Achievement Center, Inc. (DAC for short) celebrates its 50th year in service to the greater Wadena County area, Executive Director Rose Bakke emphasizes the importance of its impact to the communities it serves. “Our mission is to foster empowerment to the individuals… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Safety will take center stage during an open house at the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. The event, which is being hosted by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office at the Ottertail Operations Center in Ottertail, will include representatives from a number of county and state safety organizations.  The day will include… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen A pair of featured speakers highlighted the New York Mills Memorial Day program on Monday, May 27. The speakers included VSO Jim Bakkila (below left) and American Legion Ninth District Commander Steve NaSalle, as well as the NY Mills high school band. In Deer Creek the featured speaker was State Senator Jordan… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills is gearing up for the 31st annual Great American Think-Off weekend from June 7-8. The weekend kicks off on Friday, June 7 with a reception at 6-8 p.m. at the NY Mills Regional Cultural Center.  The 2024 Think-Off debate will be held at the NY… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 21, approved the hiring of an additional Communications Sergeant for the County Sheriff Office. “With the two Communications Sergeants, each will be responsible in overseeing 6 to 8 staff which is more in line with supervision recommendations,” said County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons to the five-person county board…. Read More

Kevin Lovegreen, author of the popular Lucky Luke’s Adventures series, visits New York Mills on Wednesday, June 12, at 1 p.m.  Lovegreen has published 20 books for children, ranging from picture books to chapter books. The series follows Lucky Luke in his hunting or fishing escapades.  In his presentation, Lovegreen will describe the behind-the-scenes team involved… Read More

Allyson and Jared Wegscheid, of Bluffton, are proud to announce the birth of their son, William Joseph Wegscheid, who was born on May 21, 2024. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was delivered by Doctor Bobbi Adams at Astera Health in Wadena.  Proud grandparents are Lynn and Scott Putzke; Daniel… Read More