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    August 21, 2012
    Otter Tail deputy finds stolen Fargo puppy
    FARGO - A puppy stolen from a pet store here over two weeks ago has been recovered safely in Otter Tail County, according to a WDAY News report. Fargo police told WDAY that the puppy was found by a deputy who was following up on a tip he received that led to the women who allegedly...
    news/crimeAugust 21, 2012 - 8:57am
    July 5, 2012
    County board denies DNR request for East Lost Lake wildlife area
    The Otter Tail County board of commissioners, taking a cautious approach on public land expansion, voted 3-2 to deny a Department of Natural Resources request for land acquisition for a wildlife management area at East Lost Lake.  At their June 26 meeting, commissioners stated that...
    newsJuly 5, 2012 - 1:35pm
    County establishes emergency fund
    Emergencies like the June 2010 tornado that struck Almora in southeastern Otter Tail County require financial resources, in addition to manpower. To that end, the county board of commissioners on June 26 approved establishment of an emergency reserve fund of up to $1 million, over...
    newsJuly 5, 2012 - 12:58pm
    June 13, 2012
    The Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force is reinforcing its communications efforts. Tom Hintgen/FOCUS
    County to put up invasive species billboards
    The Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force, which has a goal of stopping the spread on invasives into lakes and rivers, is expanding...
    newsJune 13, 2012 - 3:13pm
    November 23, 2011
    Connie Vandermay/FOCUS Arlene Craig and Phyliss Kusnierek sit at their ma-chines and piece quilt tops together. Quilters bring in their own machines for their twice monthly sewing days.
    Taking quilts, receiving memories
    When walking into the Dent Community Center on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning, the sound of sewing machines and laughter ring down the hallways. Quilters...
    communityNovember 23, 2011 - 9:57am
    July 5, 2010
    Three people in critical condition after two-vehicle crash in Otter Tail County
    UPDATED: 6:50 p.m. Three people are in critical condition and two others suffered other injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday at the intersection of Highway 78 and Highway 210 in Otter Tail County, the Minnesota State Patrol reports. About 7:19 p.m., a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix traveling...
    newsJuly 5, 2010 - 10:39pm
    Six injured in two-vehicle crash in Otter Tail County
    Six people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday at the intersection of Highway 78 and Highway 210 in Otter Tail County, the Minnesota State Patrol reports. About 7:19 p.m., a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix traveling westbound on Highway 210 broadsided a 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan...
    newsJuly 5, 2010 - 4:41pm
    June 2, 2010
    Three injured as Explorer pulling boat plunges into lake in Otter Tail County
    An SUV pulling a boat on Highway 78 Sunday in Otter Tail County left the roadway and entered a body of water, leaving three people injured. The accident was reported at 4 p.m. on Middle Lake Road and Highway 78 near the town of Battle Lake, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The...
    news/accidentsJune 2, 2010 - 12:29pm
    July 7, 2009
    First-ever 'town auction' set in Ottertail July 11
    A community-wide auction sale will debut in Ottertail July 11 For the first time, three organizations are teaming up to raise money for Ottertail community projects. The partners in the event are the Ottertail Lions, the Ottertail Business Association and Ottertail Rod and Gun...
    communityJuly 7, 2009 - 12:02pm
    May 29, 2009
    Ottertail's otter statue may move.
    New home for Ottertail city's otter mascot?
    The infamous Ottertail otter statue may soon be on the move. After 10 years at its "temporary" location just west of the Ottertail Home Center,...
    newsMay 29, 2009 - 7:00am
    April 21, 2009
    Highway 108 west of Pelican Rapids to be detoured due to flooding
    The Minnesota Department of Transportation will close Highway 108 west of Pelican Rapids before noon today due to water on the roadway. Traffic will be detoured onto Highway 59, Otter Tail County Road 28 and Otter Tail County Road 21 until further notice. For more information: ---...
    newsApril 21, 2009 - 9:09am
    April 17, 2009
    Township Historian meeting April 23 at Ottertail Community Center
    The Otter Tail County Historical Society's annual Township Historian meeting will be held on Thursday, April 23, at the Ottertail Community Center in Ottertail. The evening begins with a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share; coffee and lemonade will be provided....
    newsApril 17, 2009 - 7:00am
    April 3, 2009
    Flood-fighting firefighters from Otter Tail
    First year Otter Tail County Commissioner John Lindquist was among a trio of Dalton Volunteer Firefighters who were at the scene of the Red River...
    newsApril 3, 2009 - 7:00am
    April 2, 2009
    Perham High School students smile as they pass the heavy sand bags down the line to the dike. Nearly 400 students, faculty and volunteers bussed into Moorhead March 25.
    East Otter Tail lends hand on Red River
    Hundreds upon hundreds of East Otter Tail area volunteers will never forget their contribution in fighting the Red River Valley flood of 2009--the...
    newsApril 2, 2009 - 7:00am
    March 30, 2009
    Master Gardeners Reba Gilliand, Battle Lake, left, and Donna Gill, Perham, at a recent training session--which was held at Mulligan's at Perham Lakeside Golf Course.
    New crop of Master Gardeners earns diplomas
    Gardening may be our salvation during these times of grave economic distress... Gardening: To put food on the family's table. Gardening:...
    newsMarch 30, 2009 - 7:00am
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