A suspect is linked to break-ins on June 13 at a business and nearby residence in Clitherall. The suspect gained access to the business by breaking a window and entering the facility. Missing cash was reported to the sheriff office at 12:44 p.m. Evidence was being collected at the scene of this crime. Later, at 3:27 p.m., a homeowner reported… Read More

Several items were taken from a shop in Clitherall. The incident was reported to sheriff deputies on June 17. “The owner of the shop believes the break-in and theft took place on the evening of June 13 or June 14,” said County Sheriff Administrative Lt. Keith Van Dyke during a news media briefing Monday morning, June 19…. Read More

Star Lake Casino is the biggest recreational development in the history of Otter Tail County– creating tough decisions for elected officials In America, elders encourage kids by telling them “anybody–including you–can grow up to be president of the United States.” Never is there a suggestion that they could some day become county commissioners. Donald Trump may have it rough out in Washington… Read More

The following area students were among the 860 who graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical College campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena during commencement ceremonies in May. Dent, MN: – Joseph Francis Lorentz, Construction ElectricityDIP –Tanner David Monson, Liberal Arts and Sciences-AA –Dylan Samuel Satter, Construction Electricity-DIP Erhard, MN: –Erin Marie Burke,… Read More

Area Minnesota students were among the 3,808 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2017 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify for the spring list. Dent, MN: – Nathan R. Currier: Strategic Communication –Kaitlyn A…. Read More