E-bike business continues to grow in the heart of New York Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter County Cycle Pit Stop recently moved locations to 17 East Centennial in the Old Ten Center and will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Nov. 4 in their new storefront. Paul Bloyer, owner and operator, has been racing since… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail City Council is moving forward with upgrading one of its last remaining gravel roads in the city limits. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council directed Bob Schlieman, of Apex Engineering, to complete the preliminary engineering work on Wallenberg Drive. What that final plan will look… Read More

Local group hopes to address water level variance By Chad Koenen Publisher With the recent success of a new rock rapids system on West Leaf Lake, members of the Leaf Lakes Association Board of Directors are hoping a similar system can help to regulate decreasing water levels on East and Middle Leaf Lakes. The rock rapids… Read More

State deer hunting opener set for November 4 More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 4. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure and put venison in the freezer. Deer hunting is the primary tool used to manage deer populations,… Read More

Rock star has strong ties to OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Gary Puckett, who gained rock ‘n’ roll fame in the late 1960s, always appreciated his family ties to Otter Tail County, and Pelican Rapids in particular. This remains true to the present day for the rock star who still performs on a part-time basis…. Read More

OTC road projects wrapping up for 2023 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion on Oct. 10 by County Commissioner Dan Bucholz of Perham and seconded by Commissioner Bob Lahman of Parkers Prairie passed unanimously to authorize county highway department employees to use county vehicles for commuting during the winter months for checking road conditions. Commuting… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Henry Luther, a second-born son, met Karolina Haarstick who in 1911 lived about three miles east of the Luther farm northwest of Fergus Falls. They were married in May, 1912, one month before Henry’s older brother Christian married.  ¶  As promised, Sophie Luther transferred the farm ownership to Henry shortly… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A grandparent in Vergas, north central Otter Tail County, lost several thousands of dollars after becoming a victim of what is known as “the grandchild in distress scam.” The scam was reported by sheriff deputies on Oct. 18. Minnesota grandparents often report a scam where a con artist talks to grandparents… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Oct. 14 east of Elizabeth on Highway 10. The injury was not serious. There were four people inside a pickup when the driver lost control of the vehicle  while driving along a curve in the roadway. Airbags were deployed when the accident… Read More

On Sunday, Oct. 15, a Membership Appreciation Lunch was held to honor the WWII Veterans and VFW Auxiliary Members with 45 or more years of service.  Family and guests gathered to honor Leo Bernu, Rowland Bauck and Clarence Paurus (all pictured above) and thanked them for showing true patriotism and guiding people, securing the future. Each… Read More