Centennial Realty is proud to announce that Lauri Van Dyke is beginning an exciting new chapter in real estate, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a passion for serving others. Van Dyke joins the team after building a successful 12-year career in marketing. A graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in Marketing… Read More

Board passes one cannabis registration, cannot agree on a second By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners considered a pair of cannabis registration applications from Wildflower Cannabis and Elevated Dispensaries, both located in Pelican Rapids. Commissioners denied its first cannabis registration application in August for a future business to be located in New… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Other events throughout the week included the spirit breakfast (below) and the high school and elementary pep fests on Friday (below).

Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Greater East Otter Tail County is gearing up for an afternoon/evening of good food, good fellowship, and enticing “made with love” items on October 12. The Fall Fundraiser is a great time to connect with  community members and friends while helping to support the work of… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met September 11 with 13 members present. Minutes from the August 14 meeting were approved, and the August Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for September 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed. In other business: • Committee Chairs gave an update on our programs for 2025-2026. •… Read More

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the House Capital Investment Committee visited the Fergus Falls Veterans Home to review ongoing and future asset preservation projects. During the 2025 legislative session, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) authored a bipartisan $700 million bonding package with a strong emphasis on asset preservation. As part of that package, the Fergus Falls Veterans… Read More

By University of  Minnesota Arboretum Special to the Forum In Minnesota, autumn offers a brilliant, fleeting transition between the sweltering days of summer and the long, cold nights of winter. For a few magical weeks each year, crisp air carries the scent of fallen leaves across the state, with maples ablaze with crimson and oaks radiating a… Read More

Fire Prevention week is set for October 5-11 “We knew about it, but we just didn’t think that it would happen to us,” said Patty Freeman.   Nearly two years after her family lost everything in a Woodbury house fire, she wants others to know how dangerous lithium-ion batteries can be.   It was the Saturday after… Read More

Longtime employee is looking forward to new chapter of life By Tucker Henderson Reporter After many years of service at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in New York Mills, longtime staff member, Marlene Teberg, has filled out her last deposit slip, counted the last role of quarters, and greeted her last customer from her side… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Slade Doll was crowned as king and Annika Dunrud as queen, during the New York Mills School homecoming coronation on Monday afternoon. Coronation kicked off a busy week of festivities at the school as part of the annual homecoming week celebration. Other senior high candidates include: Jay Mindermann, Henry Oakes, Grady Roberts,… Read More