Capital improvement plan to not exceed $11.7 million By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on Nov. 14, held a public meeting concerning a proposal to issue general obligation transportation sales tax revenue bonds to finance projects. There was no opposition in person or from county resident emails. Several sections of county highways… Read More

Military personnel serving overseas that have ties to the community, VFW Post 3289 or Auxiliary will once again be receiving a soldier care package this Christmas season. A drop off for donations has been set up at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill. Care package ideas that are appreciated by service members include: sunblock, socks, lip balm,… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Community Serving Classrooms Community Carnival at New York Mills School was held on Friday evening in the gym and sports center. The event featured dozens of carnival-style games including rolling dice, a version of Pinko, fishing, guess your speed throwing a baseball, a balloon making clown, a ping pong drop,… Read More

Many state parks were formed by CCC projects By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s was a work relief program that provided employment to 3.5 million young men during the Great Depression. Young men from 17 to 25 who worked as part of the CCC built state parks, planted millions… Read More

Showcases state, federal funding for local communities On Thursday, Nov. 2nd, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) hosted an event at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail for city and county officials to learn about state and federal funding opportunities available for local projects.  Approximately 80 local officials from Senate District 9 were in attendance, including Vergas Mayor… Read More

In a news release from the U.S. News and World Report, Prairie Wind Middle School (PWMS) was named a U.S. Best Middle School for the State of Minnesota.  PWMS ranked in the top 40 percent of middle schools in Minnesota, achieving an overall score of 81.75 out of a 100 which ranks PWMS 76th overall in… Read More

Evaluation on corridor from Perham through Ottertail The Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently seeking the public’s input on a corridor study of Highway 78 from Perham through Ottertail. The study is evaluating the needs and safety of both motorized and non-motorized users along Highway 78, from Highway 10 in Perham through the city of… Read More

Did you know? If you’re at the New York Mills VFW on Friday, Nov. 24 starting at 7 p.m. you have a chance to win: 1. Muddy Striker Box Blind 2. Muzzleloader with a scope 3. Muzzleloader with a scope 4. Booze Cooler 5. Ladies Package

Photo by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills VFW and VFW Auxiliary hosted its annual Veterans Day program at NY Mills School on Wednesday morning. The program featured the awarding of Quilts of Valor to veterans from the area, as well as a variety of guest speakers like the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen award… Read More

Donation boxes to be distributed November 20 By Tucker Henderson Reporter Santa Anonymous is gearing up for its annual donation drive as donation bins will be set out around town starting Monday, Nov. 20. Toys and new clothing items are being sought to bring Christmas cheer to a family in need this holiday season, as well… Read More