An annual fundraiser for the Pelican Rapids Viking Elementary School Special Education Department is also an opportunity to raise awareness of Down Syndrome.  “Team Samtastic’ has become a tradition, organized by parent Amanda Backstrom. Her son Sam, a Pelican Rapids elementary student, is the inspiration behind the “Samtastic” campaign.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fundraiser is… Read More

Applications are now being accepted from eligible Otter Tail County small businesses for grants up to $10,000 (with additional consideration to restaurants and lodging operations) to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to reopen safely and adapt business practices to ensure worker and customer safety during the pandemic. Key eligibility includes: • Must be an independently… Read More

A look back at Depression era ‘work programs,’ which were segregated with seperate Indian and black units The Minnesota DNR and Historical Society circulated an interesting grouping of photos last week, looking back at  Depression-era public works programs. Many of our fathers and grandfathers worked in those programs, during the President Roosevelt years.  What was interesting… Read More

Doug Huebsch of Perham is closing out his final four-year term as a county commissioner. He was elected to his first term in 2008, and now reflects on his service as one of five members of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “It has been a real pleasure to serve. I really love Otter Tail… Read More

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program is now accepting applications, including in the Otter Tail-Becker County area.  Renters and homeowners behind on housing payments can get help through the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program. Funds are limited. For information, call 211 (Toll Free: 1.800.543.7709; Local: 651.291.0211), go to www.211unitedway.org or text “MNRENT” or “MNHOME” to 898-211. For telephone information, call Jamie… Read More