New book will touch on history of WWII By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County correspondent Ed Darby of Fort Collins, Colorado, a native of Otter Tail County, says a new book, “The Rifle,” will touch the hearts of any American whose family history includes World War II. “The author, Andrew Biggio, over the past few years, met with surviving… Read More

OTC aims to support growth of child care capacity By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Amy Baldwin, in her role as community development director for Otter Tail County, leads an effort to help day care providers throughout the county. “Otter Tail County recognizes that access to quality and affordable child care is needed for people to live… Read More

Otter Tail County has 1,068 miles of roads to maintain on annual basis By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Feb. 14, were at first stunned but later on not really surprised to learn that in the year 2022 Otter Tail County spent a total of $573,300 on diesel fuel. There are 1,068 miles… Read More

Reception set for March 3 at Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has on display in its gallery photographs by Jon Solinger about life on small farms in rural west central Minnesota. The show entitled “Deep Roots: Sustaining a Living Community” will be on display now until March 4. A reception will… Read More

Seven weekly, bi-weekly newspapers are located in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Most county residents no doubt are aware that many newspapers across the nation face several challenges. Some counties across the USA, after newspaper closings, have no local newspapers. Here in Otter Tail County we are fortunate to have the Fergus Falls Daily Journal and… Read More

Next concert set for March 24 in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its 2023 spring concert series. The series includes a variety of live music options to provide entertainment to all Otter Tail County residents and visitors from February to May. The 2023 Cultural Center spring concert series is as follows: •… Read More

Spitzer Lake Association bond request approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Bob Lahman of Parkers Prairie and seconded by Commissioner Lee Rogness of Fergus Falls was unanimously carried to approve the implementation of a Green Grant program through the County Solid Waste Department. This allows for funds to county schools… Read More

New app to help families find child care openings Families with young children seeking child care in Otter Tail County can use the new Child Care Locator web app. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Human Services departments of Otter Tail County released the web app to help families find information about child care providers… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met February 9 with 11 members present.   Minutes from the January 12 meeting were approved, and the January 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for February 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Upcoming events are the State Convention in June and National… Read More

OTC Planning Commission is made up of seven members Rod Boyer began his service with the Otter Tail County Planning Commission on November 12, 1997. After 25 years of service, Boyer is leaving the board. Boyer’s service was recently recognized by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We appreciate your 25 years of dedicated public… Read More