Astera Health Welcomes First Baby Of 2026
WADENA, Minn. – Jan. 6, 2025 – Astera Health celebrated the first birth of 2026. On January 2 at 5:22 p.m., Beth and Jesse Mitchell welcomed Quinn Beth in the…
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Otter Tail County Welcomes New Finance Leader
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — Otter Tail County has welcomed Liz Mickelson as Deputy Administrator of the Finance, Property and License Management Services Team, as County Administrator Nicole Hansen introduced…
Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek reelection
ST. PAUL, MINN (KWAD) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced late Sunday that he will not seek a third term in office, ending months of speculation about his political future…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Robbery gone wrong led to deadly Becker County shooting
FRAZEE, Minn (KWAD) – Court records filed this week reveal that a deadly shooting in Becker County early Saturday morning stemmed from what investigators believe was a robbery gone wrong….
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…