Township

A new exhibit about the township of Butler, which was created especially for their recent 125th anniversary celebration, is now on display at the History Museum of East Otter Tail County. Butler Township, which was organized in 1883, lies on the northern border of Otter Tail County....

Wanted: Rural folks interested in preserving the history of their township. With Minnesota's 150th year of statehood being celebrated all year long, there is hardly a better time to be thinking about history -- be it in St. Paul or in Norwegian Grove Township, Otter Tail County....

For the first time in its 125-year history, Butler Township will host a community parade on Saturday, July 26. The parade coincides with the township's 125th birthday, planned by the Butler Township Committee. Festivities begin with lunch at Holy Cross Church in Butler at noon on...

The Friends of the Library invite you to check out the library during Turtle Fest. Come and see the new young adult section, take a break from activities and read a magazine in the air conditioned library, check your email, or let the kids explore the books, puzzles, puppets and...

It was a close election in Gorman Township March 11, as two candidates split the 118 votes that were cast. Gorman has had a history of good voter turnout and annual meeting attendance, noted Rodger Palmer, township clerk. But the fact that 32-year town board member Eldred Ellenberg...

Old township officers rarely just fade away; they quietly retire or, sometimes, they die while still in office. That's how Albert Jorgenson ended up on the Pine Lake Township Board almost 33 years ago. He was appointed to fill a vacancy after Arlin Seiling died, another stalwart...