For the first time since the early 1900s, the Sebeka Menahga Review Messenger is under new ownership. On August 28, Chad and Dani Koenen purchased the Sebeka Menahga Review Messenger from Tim Bloomquist. The family owned community newspaper has been in the Bloomquist family for 119 years. “We are looking forward to being a part of the… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Regional Director Ian Carlstrom presented to the Vergas Economic Development Authority (EDA) / Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) on its support of the entrepreneurship’s lifecycle in the area on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Carlstrom was one of the EDA/HRA’s keynote speakers at last year’s annual meeting. SBDC is… Read More

Approximately 12,000 fewer licenses were issued The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2023 increased slightly from 2022 and was 5 percent below the 10-year average. Overall, 230,283 small game licenses were sold for the 2023-24 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 242,688 small game licenses. But similar to the previous… Read More

The 4-H’ers listed below represented Becker County 4-H and participated in various State events.  State Fair  Regular Encampment Kellen Ashmore, Plastic Sculpture, Participation, Cloverdale Parker Buchholtz, Industrial Technology, Blue, Cloverdale Kellin Buchholtz, Home Environment, Blue, Cloverdale Dante Goering, Performing Arts, Purple, Busy Bees Magdalena Goering, Performing Arts, Purple, Busy Bees Pipe Hembre, Foods & Nutrition, Blue, Happy Hillside Camden Kleven, Natural Resources,… Read More

Event to be held at Government Services Center in Fergus Falls The Otter Tail County Commissioners invite all community members to the upcoming open house at the Government Services Center, 500 West Fir Avenue in Fergus Falls. The event will take place on Monday, Sept. 16, from 7-9 p.m. This open house is an opportunity for… Read More

Application is used to determine school funding, opportunities for students,  families The Free School Meals for Kids Program brought school breakfast and lunch to students across the state at no cost to the student. While breakfast and lunch remain free for students, with the announcement of the updated income guidelines the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) encourages… Read More

Minnesota continues to be a leader in ensuring healthy starts for families, with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program marking 50 years of serving communities across the state. The WIC program has positively impacted the lives of families in Otter Tail County. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, WIC improves birth outcomes and nutrition… Read More

As the number of battery-powered devices continues to increase, proper disposal is crucial. Lithium-ion batteries are the leading cause of fires at waste and recycling facilities, so it is essential that Otter Tail County residents dispose of batteries correctly to prevent fires and protect staff and infrastructure. Understanding different types of batteries Proper battery disposal can often… Read More

Otter Tail County welcomes Mobile Vet Center services to the county starting September 17 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at 1821 North Park Street in Fergus Falls. The Mobile Vet Center will provide the same comprehensive services available at the Fargo and Grand Forks locations, now making them accessible to… Read More

Program for broadband assistance Staying connected to local resources and emergency services can improve and possibly save lives. Access to local emergency services and community resources is also vital to all residents. The federal Lifeline program provides discounts to help low-income residents connect to the nation’s broadband and phone networks to find jobs, access health care… Read More