ASK A TROOPER “Driving In Fog”

“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: We are starting to see a lot more fog with spring time. Can you provide some advice for driving in those types of conditions?

Otter Tail County Hosts Law Day Open House on May 1

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County invites community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic county courthouse at 121 West Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls.

NYMRCC Welcomes Zach Thomas for Live Concert Saturday, April 18

Pay What You Can • Original Live Music • All Are Welcome NEW YORK MILLS, MN, April 10, 2026—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC) continues its 2026 Concert Series with a live performance by rising Minnesota artist Zach Thomas on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Highway 10 Expansion Project Through Wadena Enters Year Two April 13

All four new lanes of west segment expected to open in fall 2026 BAXTER, Minn. – Travelers should plan for roadwork and possible delays on Highway 10 through Wadena as the second year of the three-year $52 million expansion project begins the week of April 13, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

County Food Waste Drop-off Program Expands to New York Mills

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Otter Tail County will open a new food waste drop-off site in April outside the New York Mills Food Shelf at 400 S. Walker Ave. The site will be the fifth location in the county where residents can drop off food scraps for composting.

Author Marcie Rendon To Visit Wadena City Library

Award-winning author, poet, playwright and community arts activist Marcie Rendon will be touring Kitchigami Regional Libraries April 20 th to 29 th . Her work has earned numerous honors, including the McKnight Foundation’s Distinguished Artist Award, the Pinckley Prize for Debut Crime Fiction, WLA Children’s Book Award, and the Minnesota Book Awards.

ASK A TROOPER “Trailer Requirements”

“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: In your last Ask A Trooper article, you provided some information on pulling trailers. Can you talk a little more about trailer requirements?

ASK A TROOPER “Pulling Trailers and Campers”

“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I just purchased a pull behind camper. I have never owned or pulled one before. I have been doing some research so I know what to do and expect. I thought it would be helpful as I know I am not alone…