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Since Nov. 17, 2021, the state reported an additional 29,921 COVID-19 cases, totaling 891,099 for the entire pandemic. Also, 189 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, 21 more than last week, totaling 9,282 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 228 active cases, an increase of 31 active cases since Nov. 17. Otter Tail County has reported 15 COVID-related deaths since Nov. 1. Statewide COVID-19 data is not being released on Saturdays and Sundays.

The goal is to raise $65,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota this year. The plunge will happen Feb. 5, 2022 at noon on Otter Tail Lake.

The goal is to raise $65,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota this year. The plunge will happen Feb. 5, 2022 at noon on Otter Tail Lake.

Otter Tail County is in the process of bringing together organizations and individuals to lend a voice to the project. The goal is to work together to identify water issues to focus on and then decide what events and programs to plan together. 

Since Oct. 27, 2021, the state reported an additional 26,491 COVID-19 cases, totaling 807,956 for the entire pandemic. This total for the state includes 7,597 previously uncounted COVID-reinfections, which are instances of the same person becoming re-infected with COVID-19 more than 90 days after their first diagnosis. Also, 149 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, 26 more than last week, totaling 8,761 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 208 activ...

Since Oct. 27, 2021, the state reported an additional 26,491 COVID-19 cases, totaling 807,956 for the entire pandemic. This total for the state includes 7,597 previously uncounted COVID-reinfections, which are instances of the same person becoming re-infected with COVID-19 more than 90 days after their first diagnosis. Also, 149 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, 26 more than last week, totaling 8,761 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 208 activ...

Otter Tail County has started stockpiling recycled glass at a facility now under construction near the Fergus Falls Transfer Station, with the building expected to be open for business in a few months.

Since Oct. 27, 2021, the state reported an additional 26,491 COVID-19 cases, totaling 807,956 for the entire pandemic. This total for the state includes 7,597 previously uncounted COVID-reinfections, which are instances of the same person becoming re-infected with COVID-19 more than 90 days after their first diagnosis. Also, 149 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, 26 more than last week, totaling 8,761 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 208 activ...

A Fergus Falls man who killed high school sweethearts as he was trying to evade arrest was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison.

Since Oct. 20, 2021, the state reported an additional 15,914 COVID-19 cases, totaling 781,548 for the entire pandemic. Also, 123 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, 12 fewer than last week, totaling 8,612 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 201 active cases, a decrease of 4 active cases since Oct. 20. Otter Tail County was the only county in the region to experience a slight uptick in new cases, the other seven counties experienced slight, or mode...