Motorists heading eastbound on Interstate 94 will encounter a temporary detour between exit 6 near Moorhead and exit 97 near Downer due to buckled concrete caused by heat stress. The roadway is closed in the eastbound direction and the detour route is I-94 to 28th Ave South, 100th Street South, 90th Ave South, and 130thStreet South. The road… Read More

July Summer Activities have been set at Maplewood State Park.   • July 16, Meditation at Maplewood, 6:30 – 7:15,  Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter Meditation will be facilitated by Sue Nyhus. Sue is licensed and teaches classes on meditation.    For more information contact her at suejnyhus@gmail.com or 218-731-1827.  No charge for this activity, but you will… Read More

Four segment development plan outlined for trail  (From Otter Tail County  Information Office) The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, staff and consultants from SRF Consulting recently held an open house informational meeting to provide updates on the Pelican Rapids to Perham Trail.  According to Public Works Director, Rick West, “There has been considerable trail momentum… Read More

The Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail, when completed, will be a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail connecting the communities of Perham and Pelican Rapids via Maplewood State Park.  The trail is being constructed in phases.  “There will be considerable community outreach and opportunities for feedback throughout the planning and construction phases,” says Rick West,… Read More

Erhard’s claim as the “biggest little town 4th of July celebration” is evident in this photo. An Otter Tail County deputy directs traffic in the background, as crowds of pedestrians make their way to the festivities in the park. Note the cars parked along Highway 24, nearly a half-mile long, east of the community.  There were four… Read More