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  • ESGR to recognize Otter Tail County with prestigious Seven Seals Award

    | Published on October 8, 2024 at 5:37pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), established in 1972 by the Department of Defense, is pleased to announce the presentation of the distinguished Seven Seals Award to Otter Tail County. This award, authorized by the State Chairman, is the most inclusive honor to acknowledge outstanding support and cooperation between civilian employers and employees… Read More

  • West Central Initiative assists OTC 

    | Published on July 9, 2024 at 3:34pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Greg Wagner and Amanda Quam from Fergus Falls-based West Central Initiative (WCI) provided a brief update to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on June 25. They reviewed WCI efforts, organizational impacts to the region and planning within the past 18-months. WCI has assisted Otter Tail County with numerous funding… Read More

  • VFW POST 3289 AUXILIARY MINUTES

    | Published on July 3, 2023 at 2:18pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met June 15 with 15 members present. There was one application for new membership. Minutes from the May 11 meeting were approved, and the May 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for June 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed. The Auxiliary received the following awards… Read More

  • VFW POST 3289 AUXILIARY MINUTES

    | Published on June 6, 2023 at 2:43pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met May 11 with 14 members present. Minutes from the April 13 meeting were approved, and the April 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for May 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Thank you letters were received from the New York Mills High… Read More

  • Commissioners praise county public health

    | Published on April 18, 2023 at 3:22pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    OTC Public Health aims to promote healthy communities By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on April 11, recognized county public health employees who collaborate with partners outside of the health sector. Those partners include city planners, transportation officials, education officials and private sector businesses. Similar recognition is coming from county boards across Minnesota and throughout… Read More

  • Stopping requirements for different busses

    | Published on June 14, 2022 at 7:51pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Question: I have noticed that some of the local express shuttle buses do not stop at railroad crossings. I thought all buses were supposed to stop a crossing railroad tracks. Can you talk about this? Answer: If it is a school bus or Head Start (early childhood programs, etc.) bus then they are required to stop… Read More

  • ‘American carnage’ is a reason to be concerned

    | Published on June 14, 2022 at 7:49pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    To the Editor, Have you ever heard a word that caused you to cringe?  A word so shocking, you might think you would never forget it?  But, because of its inherent intent and emotional punch, you can’t remember the word, only your response to it. So, you need to  return to the source, where it was… Read More

  • Noted author shares tips to county residents

    | Published on March 8, 2022 at 4:54pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A portion of the Minnesota legacy fund, approved several years ago by state residents, goes to arts and cultural activities. Those dollars allow for Augsburg University creative writing instructor, Michael Kleber-Diggs, to lead zoom meetings and provide tips to writers in Otter Tail County. His seminars can also be enjoyed by… Read More

  • Santa to stop by Farmer’s Daughter Bakery in NYM

    | Published on December 7, 2021 at 5:02pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. The event will feature Christmas treats and a chance to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. A winter wonderland will be set up outside on the patio at Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery and there will be plenty of… Read More

  • One road injury reported near NYM

    | Published on November 16, 2021 at 4:06pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident Nov. 9 near New York Mills. The accident took place at the intersection of Highway 67 and 528th Avenue. The time of the accident was 4:21 p.m. One vehicle was T-boned by the other vehicle, according to sheriff deputies. Woman injured while trying to avoid deer… Read More

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