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More are getting COVID-19 in Otter Tail County as well as in Minnesota. 7:00 pm, Jul. 27, 2021 × It was a message nobody wants to hear. "The pandemic is not over," Public Health Director Jody Lien told Otter Tail County commissioners at their July 27 meeting. “We’re starting to hear some cause for concern." Otter Tail Countys cases have more than doubled from about six cases a week, to about 15 or 16 cases a week, and the county is seeing clusters of cases, particularly among th...

Weekly Update: 40 new COVID-19 cases in the NW Minnesota 8-county lakes area, more than doubling new case numbers from previous week Since July 14, 2021, the state reported an additional 1,628 COVID-19 cases, totaling 608,678 for the entire pandemic, and 14 new deaths in the last seven days, totaling 7,644 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 10 active cases, an increase of 4 active cases since July 14. COVID-19 data is not being released by the state on Saturd...

The artwork, by artists from New York Mills, Ottertail and Perham, is on display through July 31. Written By: Staff reports | × The New York Mills Regional Cultural Centers fish decoy and wildlife photography show includes local artists Brad Anderson, Larry Lange, Brad Lange and John Peeters. The show is open through July 31, 2021. Submitted photo The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is featuring the wildlife photographs of Brad Anderson and fish decoys by Larry Lange, Brad Lange and ...

Funding is still a longshot, Otter Tail County official says. 5:18 pm, Jul. 13, 2021 × The former Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center was also known as the Kirkbride. Forum file photo Several major Otter Tail County projects are facing the prospect of getting federal funds, including the Kirkbride building in Fergus Falls, broadband expansion and fixing the flooding problem from Nelson Lake near Parkers Prairie. Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard told Otter Tail County Commission...

Strong resistance to installing Otter Tail County's first ditch in 100 years has Otter Tail County commissioners searching for solutions.

Weekly Update: 53 new cases in the NW Minnesota 8-county lakes area, 40% fewer new cases than previous week; state reported 1,516 new cases, 14% fewer cases in last 7 days Since June 2, 2021, the state reported an additional 1,516 COVID-19 cases, totaling 603,144 for the entire pandemic, and 50 new deaths in the last seven days, totaling 7,477 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 14 active cases, a decrease of 4 active cases since June. No additional new cases ...

Since May 26, 2021, the state reported an additional 1,761 COVID-19 cases, totaling 601,645 for the entire pandemic, and 34 new deaths in the last seven days, totaling 7,427 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 18 active cases, a decrease of 7 active cases since May 26. Otter Tail County reported 20 active cases, a decrease of 10 active cases since May 26.

Delays are likely near Lake Christina, according to Douglas County officials.

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Weekly Update: 147 new cases in the NW Minnesota 8-county lakes area, 2 deaths; state reported 3,769 new cases, 68 COVID-related deaths in last 7 days Since May 19, 2021, the state reported an additional 3,769 COVID-19 cases, totaling 599,909 for the entire pandemic, and 68 new deaths in the last seven days, totaling 7,393 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 25 active cases, a decrease of 5 active cases since May 19. Otter Tail County reported 30 active cases,...