One Deceased In Structure Fire Northwest Of Wadena
On 3/9/2026, at 0344 hours, Otter Tail County Dispatch received a call of a structure fire located Northwest of the city limits of Wadena in Otter Tail County (37000 block…
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Americana Songwriter Jordan Messerole To Perform March 14 At NYMRCC
Pay What You Can • Original Live Music • All Are Welcome NEW YORK MILLS, MN, March 9, 2026—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC) invites the public to…
ASK A TROOPER “Entering The Freeway”
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: The longer I’ve been driving the more issues I see on the highway. I’m certain there are…
Spring Weight Restrictions Begin March 6 on Otter Tail County Highways
Spring weight restrictions on Otter Tail County highways will go into effect on Friday, March 6. Restrictions will remain in effect until signs are removed. A map of restricted routes is available…
Artist Applications Now Open For The 2026 Phelps Mill Festival
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Artist applications are now available for the area’s largest fine arts and crafts event, the Phelps Mill Festival. Drawing up to 15,000 visitors over two days,…
FFA Spotlight: Faith Olson
Faith Olson, a senior in the Sebeka Chapter of the FFA, is featured in this FFA SPOTLIGHT, presented by Hidden Angus.
MREA Announces Holly Becker, WDC High School Math, As Minnesota’s 2026 National Rural Teacher Of The Year Candidate
MREA is proud to announce that Holly Becker, a high school math teacher at Wadena Deer Creek Public Schools, has been selected by the MREA Board of Directors as Minnesota’s…
Otter Tail Dispatch Received A Report Of Stolen Vehicle South Of New York Mills
On 2/27/26, at approximately 2102 hrs, Otter Tail Dispatch received a report of a stolen vehicle from an address South of the city of New York Mills, MN
ASK A TROOPER “Buyer Beware – Vehicle Fraud”
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I am looking to purchase a used vehicle. I have been online and checking things out and…
Wadena County Pursuit February 25, 2026.
The Wadena County Sheriff reports that one of his Deputies was involved in a vehicle pursuit during the evening hours of February 25, 2026.