Ottertail News

Whenever we have a snow or ice storm or extreme cold weather, the districta TMs position always will be to err on the side of caution when deciding whether to cancel an event or school day.

The Fergus Falls Police Department cana t stay in the Law Enforcement Center at the Otter Tail County Courthouse for the long-term, but it can remain there while city officials search for a new location.

Members of the Otter Tail Lakes Property Owners Association and Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations know that invasive species will be the main concern as the groups close out 2009 and prepare for 2010.

Driver Normal Allison, 69, of Ottertail, was traveling westbound on County Road 1 about a quarter-mile west of Weetown when he made a U-turn in front of a vehicle driven by Katie Rosenthal, 24, of Dent, according to an Otter Tail County Sheriffa s Office report.

Celebrate the Otter Tail County Historical Society's 82nd birthday with a dinner, program and silent auction on Thursday, October 15 at Mulligan's Pub & Eatery in Perham.

A teenager's been shot as he allegedly tried to break into someone's home. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's office says 18-year-old Koal Shamp was treated for a gunshot wound to the hip.

A string of scary breaks-ins had Paul Brandt on high alert for months. 'Someone tried to pry in my windows.

A teenager was shot as he allegedly tried to break into someone's home. 18-year-old Koal Shamp was treated for a gunshot wound to the hip.

A 18-year-old man was shot while attempting to break into a residence in a trailer park in Ottertail around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.

A Bemidji man escaped with only minor injuries after falling out of a moving party bus early Sunday near Ottertail.

State Sen. Dan Skogen says it's an endless battle with invasive species. "It seems to be turning from an attempt to keep them out to an attempt to control them," said Skogen who spoke Saturday in Ottertail to members of the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations .

Local members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are waiting to learn this week whether their denomination will accept pastors who are in same-sex relationships.

A bike path through Ottertail is a step closer to reality because of a couple of generous donors.

People familiar with Amor Park, on the north side of Otter Tail Lake, are proud of the park's new look.

People familiar with Amor Park, on the north side of Otter Tail Lake, are proud of the park's new look.

OTTERTAIL, Minn. a ' It was one of those Eureka! moments, a vivid and memorable glimpse of the investment choices facing a state that needs to reorder its priorities.

If youa re Norwegian, or would like to be, head to Elbow Lake this weekend for the annual Flekkefest Celebration.

Services for Virgel Osland, 67, of Ottertail, were July 23, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Amor.

The entrance to Thumper Pond has been ruled out as a possible location in Ottertail for the otter statue.

Several changes made to Minnesotaa s septic system rules will affect residents installing new septic systems.