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    Fire in Ottertail: Periwinkle destroyed, liquor store saved
    Flames shot high into the air in the small town of Ottertail Wednesday night, as fire ripped through Periwinkle Marketplace, nearly spreading...
    news/firesFebruary 22, 2018 - 10:30am
    December 8, 2017
    Sisters Grain Bin in Ottertail opened at their new location, 235 Main St. West on November 11. (Kim Brasel /FOCUS)
    'This all started in my she-shed': Sisters Grain Bin in Ottertail grows into new location
    Sisters Grain Bin in Ottertail has relocated, after outgrowing their old space almost as soon as they moved in, according to owners (and sisters)...
    newsDecember 8, 2017 - 1:05pm
    November 28, 2017
    Otterdazzle 2017 is December 2, and starts at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. A holiday bucket raffle will be held, with the drawing at 4:30 p.m. (submitted photo).
    Otterdazzle to dazzle with fireworks, lights parade, crafts and more
    The Ottertail community is kicking off the holiday season with Otterdazzle's full day of activities on December 2, starting with a pancake breakfast...
    community/eventsNovember 28, 2017 - 5:01pm
    October 20, 2017
    Multiple businesses and community groups, like Doherty Staffing, pictured here at last year's event, take part in United Community Bank's annual Trunk-or-Treat events in Perham and Frazee. Submitted Photo
    Get your 'eek!' on: Area Halloween happenings promise fun and light frights for the whole family
    Local communities are making it frighteningly easy to scare up a little Halloween fun this year. Several family-friendly spooktacular events...
    community/eventsOctober 20, 2017 - 3:53pm
    October 11, 2017
    A potato truck was struck by a train on Elevator Drive in Ottertail Wednesday morning. (Kim Brasel/Perham Focus).
    Potato truck struck by train in Ottertail
    A potato truck was struck by a train at 64 Elevator Drive in Ottertail Wednesday morning, pushing the truck along the tracks for several yards...
    newsOctober 11, 2017 - 3:00pm
    September 27, 2017
    A potato truck was struck by a train at 64 Elevator Drive in Ottertail, Wednesday morning.
    Potato Truck hit by Train in Ottertail
    A potato truck was struck by a train at 64 Elevator Drive in Ottertail Wednesday morning, pushing the truck along the tracks for several yards...
    newsSeptember 27, 2017 - 3:45pm
    September 17, 2017
    Accidents and crime - Sept. 14 edition
    Car hits deer on Highway 10 The driver of a 2011 Subaru Outback hit a deer on Highway 10, Friday, Sept. 8. Megan Myers, 37, was westbound on Highway 10 and struck a deer in the right lane at milepost 55 in Hobart Township. Glass and debris struck Myers in the face and she was transported...
    newsSeptember 17, 2017 - 11:40am
    September 1, 2017
    Elmer's Texas Barbecue restaurant on Highway 78 outside the city of Ottertail was destroyed in a fire early Friday morning. (photo Kim Brasel)
    Elmer’s Texas Barbecue destroyed in fire
    In the early morning hours on Friday, Rodger Heaton, owner of Elmer’s Texas Barbecue, was jolted from his sleep by a loud boom. Confused and...
    news/accidentsSeptember 1, 2017 - 5:31pm
    August 25, 2017
    Accidents and crime - Aug. 24 edition
    Vehicle loses power, goes into ditch The driver of a Ford F150 went into a ditch when his truck suddenly lost power on Highway 78. Jeffrey Fritz, 31, was traveling north on the highway. He was transported to Perham Hospital for minor injuries. He was wearing his seat belt at the time...
    newsAugust 25, 2017 - 3:00pm
    August 16, 2017
    Hilltop Lumber's new showroom includes a 384 square foot "idea house" that allows customers to see different types of shingles, siding, windows, and doors.
    Ottertail Hilltop lumber store holds grand opening
    Gleaming, mineral-washed granite countertops, ten different kitchen cabinetry displays, a 384 square foot idea house, and over 9,000 square feet...
    newsAugust 16, 2017 - 1:56pm
    August 14, 2017
    Lake Region Arts Council selects board members
    Jon Solinger of Pelican Rapids and Stacy Lundquist of Battle Lake have been selected to join the Lake Region Arts Council Board.
    newsAugust 14, 2017 - 3:00pm
    August 11, 2017
    Hilltop Lumber Ottertail Store Grand Opening August 11th and 12th
    Hilltop Lumber has operated a store in the town of Ottertail since 2014 and has already outgrown that facility. They are now open at their new and larger store, with the grand opening scheduled for August 11-12th. Friday the grand opening hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday the...
    businessAugust 11, 2017 - 5:18pm
    Bike Rodeo at Otterfest
    Families are invited to attend a free bike rodeo that will take place at Otterfest on Saturday, August 12 from 3- 4 p.m. in front of the Community Center in Ottertail.
    entertainmentAugust 11, 2017 - 10:14am
    August 8, 2017
    One injured after car hits tree
    A Pelican Rapids man was injured Sunday evening while traveling in a Toyota Sienna on Highway 108. The vehicle, which was driven by Hodan Ismail Ali, 29, was eastbound near the Bur Oak Hills Road intersection when it entered the right ditch and hit a tree, causing the car to roll...
    news/accidentsAugust 8, 2017 - 12:29pm
    June 28, 2017
    Dupuis and Witt are 2017 Relay for Life Honorary Co-Chairpersons
    The Leadership Committee of the East Ottertail Relay For Life has chosen Julie Witt of New York Mills and Jessica Dupuis of Perham as the 2017 Honorary Co-Chairpersons. Both are cancer survivors, Julie for 12 years and Jessica for five years. "They will represent our Relay well,"...
    newsJune 28, 2017 - 9:41am
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