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Grant funds available to fight opioid and substance abuse crisis: OTC opens first found of applications
Otter Tail County opened a request for applications for the Opioid Settlement Funds, with the goal of saving lives and offering support strategies to fight the ongoing opioid and substance use crisis.
Over 1,000 Homes Without Power in Fergus Falls, Dent, Elizabeth and Pelican Rapids
Fergus Falls, MN – Over 2,000 homes are now without power in Otter Tail County due to the severe thunderstorm in effect. In Fergus Falls, around 138 homes on or near Aurdal Avenue are without power with an estimated repair time of 11:40 this evening, and 370 homes on the East side of Lake Alice are without power, with an estimated repair time of 11:37 this evening.
Blowin’ in the wind
There wasn’t much for people to cheer about in small Minnesota towns in the 1930s. New York Mills, with a population of some 600 people located in Otter Tail County on US Highway 10 between Wadena and Perham, was among them. After the end of the first World War...
4 Teen Girls Injured in Henning 4-Wheeler Accident, One Airlifted
Henning, MN – At around 11:36 Thursday morning (July 11th), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 4-wheeler accident with injuries North of Henning. Four teen girls were riding on the vehicle when the driver lost control and the 4-wheeler rolled over. All four girls were...
Phelps Mill Festival always delightful
The big weekend for Phelps Mill is finally here, July 13 and July 14 at this beautiful location in Otter Tail County. What a tradition with more than 100 artist booths, great food by nonprofit organizations, music and, best of all, fellowship with family and friends.
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