The Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) has awarded Arvig Answering Solutions two of its top awards in recognition of service excellence in the call answering industry. Arvig Answering Solutions has earned ATSI’s Award of Distinction and—for the 16th consecutive year—the exclusive Award of Excellence.  “Arvig Answering Solutions has some of the most dedicated and talented representatives in… Read More

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 4 Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and electronic copies of the 2025 Minnesota hunting regulations are available on the… Read More

On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), under the guidance of its own DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), moved to terminate the Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program. In a letter sent Friday from DHS Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), DHS requested the unprecedented… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Thursday afternoon, July 31, proved to be a good time to catch walleye with guide Ross Hagemeister at one of the Otter Tail County’s many lakes. The weather was perfect, 74 degrees with a slight breeze. Fishing with our guide was me, Tom Hintgen, my cousin Myron Mjelde of rural Fergus… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted those who stopped by Deer Creek over the weekend for the annual Deer Trails Day celebration. The weekend included fireworks, parade, street dance, petting zoo and much more. One of the highlights of the weekend was the 55th reunion of the 1970 Class B state champion… Read More

NYM purchases 24 lots on north side of town By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 16 to discuss the discuss the ever changing economic landscape within the city. The EDA Board has been trying to solicit consulting quotes for a number of months… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher To close a man made cut in the Otter Tail River or not to close—that was the question facing the Ottertail City Council after several property owners along the river expressed a concern over little-to-no water flow along the southern edge of the river.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 17,… Read More

Visiting artist focuses on developing new typeface By Tucker Henderson Reporter July brings another artist in residence to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s artist residency program, though one with quite an uncommon medium. Mia Cinelli is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky in the School or Art and Visual Studies. In Lexington, Ky…. Read More

Railroads helped OT County grow in early years By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Railway Express Agency is one of this writer’s favorite exhibits at the county museum in Fergus Falls. County residents have a wonderful museum on the west side of Fergus Falls (West Lincoln Avenue) under the banner of the Otter Tail County Historical Society…. Read More

Twenty-five small businesses have been awarded Promise Act Grants By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent West Central Initiative (WCI) representatives told county commissioners on July 22 that 25 small business grants totaling $485,000 have been awarded to applicants throughout Otter Tail County. This represents the first of two grant rounds of the Promise Act Grant. WCI… Read More