ASK A TROOPER “Texting 911”
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I have heard a person can text 911 if they need to. Can you explain what that is about?
Corey Tackmann
Registration Now Open For The 2026 Ottertail Polar Plunge Benefiting Special Olympics Minnesota
Ottertail, Minn. – Registration for the 2026 Ottertail Polar Plunge is now open! This winter tradition not only is a beloved community event but also supports Special Olympics Minnesota’s life-changing programs for athletes across the state.
Christmas In Wadena Donates Over $1,400 And 343 Pounds Of Food To Project Share
As the 2025 Christmas season concluded, GP Anderson—creator of the Christmas In Wadena animated light show—delivered this year’s donations to Project Share, the local food shelf in Wadena, Minnesota. Anderson met with Project Share Director Mary Ann Hagen, where together they unloaded and weighed 343 pounds of donated food. He also presented a check for $1,419.95, representing monetary donations…
Healthcare Providers See Respiratory Illness Activity Rise Ahead Of The Holiday Season
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (Dec. 22, 2025) — With flu and other respiratory illnesses increasing in recent weeks and holiday gatherings approaching, local healthcare providers are encouraging neighbors to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
ASK A TROOPER “Winter Travel Survival Kit”
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I know you were talking about winter safety tips in your last article. Can you go over the items a person should have in their vehicle when traveling in the winter?
Otter Tail County Receives Statewide Economic Development Award
December 22, 2025 – Otter Tail County, MN – Otter Tail County is proud to announce that its Empowered Worker Program has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Economic Development Award by the Minnesota Association of Professional County Economic Developers (MAPCED). The award was presented on December 9 at the Association of…
Otter Tail County Workforce Summit Activates Partners
December 19, 2025 – Otter Tail County, MN – Otter Tail County convened nearly 100 employers, educators, service providers, and community leaders for a countywide Workforce Summit and Poverty Simulation on Thursday, December 11, at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State). The events provided an opportunity to have honest conversations about today’s workforce…
Weather Announcements for 12/18
Here are the Weather Related Announcements for 12/18:
ASK A TROOPER “Winter Safety Tips”
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I’ve seen the traffic safety information you share on your X account when it comes to dealing with winter weather and slippery roads. Can you write about winter driving safety here for all of us? I’d like for you to share some…
Pop-Up Writing Workshop & Fiddle Performance With Visiting Artist Ken Waldman
Free Creative Writing Workshop Open to All — Saturday, December 27 New York Mills, MN—December 15, 2025— The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to host a special Pop-Up Writing Workshop with acclaimed writer, musician, and visiting artist Ken Waldman on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.