Registration for the 2026 Ottertail Polar Plunge is now open! This winter tradition is not only a beloved community event but also supports Special...

Results point to state investments delivering promising returns for student health, wellbeingState official have released results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey,...

In Minnesota, we face snow, ice, and cold weather that can cause falls and frostbite. It’s a busy time in the emergency room as people deal with different winter...

Question: I’ve heard about some snow plows getting hit out on the highway this winter. Can you remind people what they should be doing when sharing the roads with our plow...

For decades, Americans have been advised that cutting fat was key for a heart-healthy diet, spurring an industry of low-fat dairy products. A new generation of nutrition...

Community Development Agency:  In 2025, Otter Tail County saw more than 1.3 million visitors who took 697,000 overnight trips (up 3.7% compared to 2024) and stayed for more...

A resident of Otter Tail County, on Jan. 2, was scammed and lost $100 while thinking he was finalizing a car purchase online. The county resident forwarded $100 worth of...

Question: Can I get some clarification on stop signs. I always wonder where to stop. Is it at the stop sign or at the stop line I sometimes see on the road. Thank...

Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels, or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as winter begins.“Winter is a fun time to get out in the crisp...

Rolling R Ranch, a local family-owned bison operation, was recently featured on Prairie Public’s program Prairie Mosaic, highlighting the unique...

Otter Tail County has welcomed Liz Mickelson as Deputy Administrator of the Finance, Property and License Management Services Team, as County...

Question: I have a question about headlights; drivers use their hi-beams to compensate for their cloudy headlights. Is this an equipment problem?Answer: Using high beams to...

Sheriff deputies, on Dec. 20, reported one injury in a traffic accident at 9:21 a.m. just south of Parkers Prairie. The accident took place at the intersection of Highway...

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a remarkable time to be working at newspapers in Otter Tail County. About 1972 newspapers in our county and...

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF OTTER TAILSEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 56-PR-25-2867Estate of NORRIS WENDELL JOHNSON,...