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Organizers expect about 250 to 300 people from all over the area, and even from several states, to attend the seventh annual Polka Daze in Ottertail Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 8-10. "People come from all over. It is very well attended," said Ottertail Lions Club president Mike...

The Cultural Center in New York Mills will be kicking off Labor Day weekend with the return of Kent DuChaine, an American blues singer and steel guitarist from Fort Gaines, Ga. His concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. DuChaine was born in Minnesota to a French Canadian-Chippewa...

Richard Broderick, author of "Jesus of Walmart," is coming to An Open Book in Wadena, located at 209 Jefferson Street South, on Saturday, Sept. 3 for a reading and signing. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During his presentation, Broderick will share the story behind...

With the upcoming 2016-2017 season, the Heartland Symphony Orchestra commemorates 40 years of bringing classical music to the North Central Lakes Region of Minnesota. A fall concert entitled "Celebration" under the direction of new conductor, Dr. Alexander Corbett, will be performed...

Fishing on various lakes in Otter Tail County provides enjoyment in addition to catching a walleye, northern, bass, sunfish or other fish. This is the time of year to marvel at the beauty of 1,000 bodies of water we call lakes in this county. On Thursday morning, July 21, retired...

Starting Thursday July 21 and running through Sept. 1, the community of Richville has planned a number of summer fun event, including horse-drawn wagon rides and minnow races located by the Rockin Horse Café/Wild Stallion lounge. Participants will also be able to watch cotton candy...

Join author and historian Colin Mustful is releasing his third novel, "Ceding Contempt: Minnesota's Most Significant Historical Event." This and his previous books consider the important and complicated history of the Minnesota frontier during and before the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862....

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Many comedy performers start young, polishing their well-honed stand-up acts at bars and comedy clubs in major cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. But for Minnesota’s Mitzie Calgaro, the path to comedy success has been anything but...

Otter Tail County Metal Sculpture Artist, Ken Nyberg, has another piece of work "on the road." The Byron Minnesota Schools near Rochester, Minn., commissioned Nyberg to make two bear cubs. It will match the mother bear at the high school that Nyberg made years ago. The mascot for...

The annual Dent Daze community festival is planned Saturday, July 9 in Dent, Minn., featuring a super hero theme. The festivities start at 9 a.m. with the 5K run, followed by the 1K run. Another activity called the poker run will start at 10 a.m. and involves playing cards. Participants...