COVID-19 pandemic relief funds are also trickling down to the smallest of local governments: The Townships.  Scambler Township, just north of Pelican Rapids city, received nearly $12,000 in coronavirus-related relief, it was reported at the Oct. 8 town board meeting.  The revenue will likely go to some of the election-related expenses, including plexiglass shields for Scambler precinct workers…. Read More

Program in force in Otter Tail County for 12 years Otter Tail County’s DWI Treatment Court, for the past 12 years, has provided counseling and positive reinforcement to people convicted of DWIs. Cooperative procedures are in place in conjunction with the Minnesota Seventh Judicial District. These procedures were reinformed by the county board of commissioners on Sept. 29…. Read More

Take a look at the stories of Otter Tail County told by community members who know them best. Join us for two themed virtual events showcasing projects from the Otter Tail County Story Mapping Project and presented by the story mapping partners leading the projects.  The first event will feature two projects focused on lake and… Read More

Hopefully, the autumn church dinner tradition won’t die with the COVID-19 pandemic In 1945, full chicken dinners were on the menu at Central Lutheran, Cormorant Lutheran—only 50 centsGrove Lake’s meatball feed was only 40 cents  It is so sad that a fall tradition that has taken place for so many years will not take place this… Read More

The Women for Trump bus made a stop in downtown Fergus Falls on Monday morning, Oct. 12, in front of the Republican headquarters. Stepping from the bus to meet supporters of Republican candidates was South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, the main attraction. Also stepping off the bus was Seventh District Republican candidate Michelle Fischbach who is challenging… Read More