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U.S. government purchase of 42 acres will open opportunities for hunters, hikers Written By: Karen Tolkkinen | × A sign at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center near Fergus Falls, Minn., exhibits some birds that can be seen on the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail. Mike McFeely / The Forum Hunters, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts will finally be able to reach a previously landlocked wildfowl production area behind the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls. The Otter Tail County Commission on Tuesday, May 11, approved the sale of 42.65 acres to the U.S. Fish & Wild...

Annual Minnesota event is economic, not political, deputy administrator says Written By: Karen Tolkkinen | × Gov. Tim Walz didn't catch a walleye during the 2019 fishing opener, but he did manage to get on the board with a small perch. Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota Deputy Otter Tail County Administrator Nick Leonard told Otter Tail County commissioners on Tuesday, April 27, that he's fielded several phone calls asking why Otter Tail County is hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener. In the 2018 gubernatorial election, Otter Tail County went solidly for the Republican can...

The county would like to remind participants to log-in to their Smart911 accounts to remain active. Written By: News Staff | × Otter Tail County started using Smart911 was the county emergency alert system on July 1. (Submitted photo) The end of December will mark 6-months since Otter Tail County began offering its Smart911 emergency alerts and enhanced 9-1-1 services system to area residents and visitors. The system allows residents and travelers to receive localized weather and other emergency alerts and provides an opportunity to create a secured Safety Profile – including household...