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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

First class is set for October 20 in NY Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is hosting artist Sue Kalseim as she presents two Alcohol Ink Workshops, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m., at the Cultural Center. These evening workshops are designed to teach participants the basics of… Read More

It’s that time of year when school administrators have to change their underwear several times a day. That’s due to the fact that teachers and staff are coming back to keep them company as the school year begins. They were lonely. Now they’re brimming with excitement. They’ve had all summer working on various methods of boring… Read More