Question: Hi, I am wondering if there is any laws that prohibit a person from having a blue flashing light in front or back of a bicycle. Answer: A blue light, whether flashing or not are not allowed on bicycles. Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it’s dark. To increase visibility, adding a… Read More

The other day, while I was walking alongside the blacktop that runs by my farm, I found something I had never found. I find lots of things alongside my road. I once found a torn-up Dear John letter that some female had sent to some male, and although it was torn up, I managed to put… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener A healthy organism is active, doing the job it is designed to do and working in concert with the right partners.  Soil health means that the organisms in the soil are present and doing the job they are supposed to be doing. The soil in a healthy garden is a very active place…. Read More

For the 10th consecutive year, Lund Boats earned the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The annual CSI award recognizes marine manufacturers who attain the highest levels of customer contentment, as voted on by the customers themselves. “Receiving our 10th consecutive CSI award is an honor and an exciting milestone for… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The past several months have been mentally challenging for many residents of Otter Tail County in light of COVID-19 and the ongoing recovery. Some people familiar with the Lady of the Hills, and seeking inspiration, are making plans to drive over this spring or summer to the statue south of… Read More

This March, innovative Finnish folk ensemble Kardemimmit will spend a week virtually visiting New York Mills and Menahga as part of Folkefest, a program of Minneapolis-based Arts Midwest. This unique digital residency is presented in partnership with the NY Mills Regional Cultural Center, who was selected to participate in Arts Midwest’s 2020 Folkefest program before touring… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills School will be hosting its annual Kindergarten Information Night on Tuesday, March 16 at the school. The night will look a little different than in years past, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but will still offer potential families a glimpse at what kindergarten at the school will look like in… Read More

The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs traveled to Staples-Motley and defeated the Cardinals 57-14 on Thursday.   OTC started quickly as Tanner Arndt scored just 4 minutes into the game. After the Bulldogs recovered a fumble, Arndt scored for the second time this time on a 1-yard quarterback sneak.   On the Bulldogs next possession Arndt again scored… Read More