The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to check boats and trailers, docks and boat lifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage. While it’s always important to look for invasive species on boats, docks and other equipment, it is especially important at this time of… Read More

Otter Tail County, MN– The County Highway 41 Bridge at Star Lake near Dent was set on fire September 6, 2020. The Sheriff’s Office reports Ryan Curtis Johnson, of Mapleton, North Dakota was arrested for arson after apparently trying to burn down the bridge. The bridge is closed, and a detour has been set up along County… Read More

As the state’s number of fatal accidents involving off-highway vehicles (OHVs) reaches the highest level in more than a decade, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders to play it safe and take proper safety precautions. “We’re seeing riders of all ages and abilities out on the trails this year, which is great,” said Jon… Read More

Although burning garbage in a burn barrel or stove has been illegal for more than 4 decades, up to 25% of rural residents still burn their own garbage. The Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department asks residents to finally put the burn barrel away, as the practice is a misdemeanor offense, garbage service is widely… Read More

MDA issues grants to 46 Minnesota plants, producers The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $208,213 to 46 Minnesota livestock processing plants and producers to help them increase capacity for slaughter, processing, and storage in the wake of supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The MDA Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program’s Rapid… Read More