Nyquist win puts first female ever in Dunn supervisor post A somewhat rare local election race, in addition to the state and regional offices on the ballot, helped boost voter turnout in Dunn Township. Longtime town board member Charles Kvare, typically a shoe-in in previous elections, found himself challenged by “upstart” Mary Nyquist for a seat… Read More

With only eight-vote margin, recount appears inevitable      Current Chief Deputy Barry Fitzgibbons is the next sheriff of Otter Tail County–maybe. With only eight votes separating the tally between Fitzgibbons and Fergus Falls Police Chief Kile Bergren, the total falls within the range of a publicly funded recount, according to Wayne Stein, Otter Tail County… Read More

Erhards Grove, Amor, townships top 85 percent Pelican Twsp. voting also brisk with 80 percent turnout Erhards Grove, the township surrounding the city of Erhard, takes one of the top prizes–as far as voter turnout in Otter Tail County.  Turnout was recorded at 85.38 percent at the county auditor’s office, with 222 ballots cast of… Read More

From Otter Tail County  Elections are not merely the outcome of winners and losers. Free, fair and open elections are at the heart of our democracy. Otter Tail County extends appreciation to those involved in this year’s election process. We are fortunate to live in a country that ensures a fair and transparent election process. … Read More

Murphy wins bd. seat in southeast part of county   Betty Murphy of rural Underwood is the new member of the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners for District 4. She fills the position held formerly by the late Roger Froemming of Parkers Prairie. Reelected to the county board in District 2 was Wayne Johnson… Read More