Parties to hold Precinct Caucuses

Otter Tail County will be hosting its Precinct Caucuses on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at various locations across the county. Those interested in learning more about the Republican or DFL party and having their voices heard are encouraged to attend.

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Battle Lake man sustains minor injuries in rollover

Daniel James Punicki suffered a laceration to his left hand and reported soreness after rolling his van into a ditch on Thursday morning.

Celebrating mentors who guide, nurture along the way

This story is the fourth and final in a January series in recognition of National Mentoring Month.

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Gingerbread project cooks up some fun

New York Mills Kindergarten classes are enjoying the return of gingerbread girls and boys that they created in December and mailed out to family and friends all over the country.

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Third Annual Freeze Your Face 5k - February 11

Online registration available

Bemidji woman allowed to keep 7 dogs; dozens to go to shelter

Most of the dogs will go, seven will stay and a few could be returned home once they’ve been neutered or spayed and her house is cleaned. That is what 63-year-old Carol Schmidt agreed to Wednesday.

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April levy a go

The Perham-Dent School Board is hoping April 3 will be its lucky day.

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Four swim to safety as car enters Lake Bemidji

A car traveling on Lake Bemidji Monday evening broke through the ice, leaving four people to swim for safety in the frigid water.

• Ice heave accident
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Students compete in fight against the pump

Students in the New York Mills School power mechanics class are about halfway through the assembly of the aluminum car they’ll use to compete in the Minnesota Technology Education Association (MTEA) Super Mileage competition in May.

• Power Mechanics class
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Bowling showdown helps Relay for Life

This Saturday, have some fun – and do some good – by helping to raise money for a local charity with a night of Cosmic Bowling at the Cactus.

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Moorhead boy featured in 'Extreme Home Makeover' battling spina bifida complications

Garrett Grommesh has never had it easy when it comes to his health, but recently, the Moorhead boy’s body has waged a renewed war against him, putting him in and out of a Twin Cities children’s hospital since mid-December.

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Felony charge for man who allegedly brandished gun

A Vergas man is facing a felony charge for possessing an assault weapon following a Jan. 13-14 domestic scuffle.

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Ottertail bids low on bike path project

Council members discuss options to raise new funds before Oct. 2013 deadline

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Ventriloquist coming to NY Mills

Without moving his lips, a one-man variety act will entertain entire families at the city hall in New York Mills.

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Cultural Center a grant finalist

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has been named a finalist for a regional arts initiative from ArtPlace.

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NY Mills sees sign of growth

The New York Mills School Age Childcare (SACC) program is helping 10 more families this year. Daycare provider Irene Sandback said she takes this as a sign of economic growth, as people are finding jobs and seeking daycare

Krueger Field grandstand to be demolished

PERHAM — An exploratory committee has been formed to deliberate the demolition and replacement of the baseball grandstand at Krueger Field in Perham.

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• The History Museum of East Otter Tail County

Several injured — one critically — in four crashes on an icy Highway 10

Icy road conditions this morning kept state troopers busy from Moorhead to Wadena.

Verndale woman charged with criminal sexual conduct

A Verndale woman was charged in Wadena County District Court with having sex about a year ago with a 16-year-old boy who self-identified as gay.

Family, police, wildlife rehab workers help save injured Minnesota bobcat

When Brenda Winberg heard a “thump” outside of the door of her Hermantown home around 8 p.m. Thursday, she thought the dog wanted in.

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New law: Those hired to remove docks, lifts must have state permit

Another tactic to stop the spread of zebra mussels will take place throughout the state this winter – training sessions for those who are hired to install and remove boats, docks and lifts.

NYM welding students build Twin Towers

A replica of the Twin Towers will be added to the sculpture park in New York Mills next summer, thanks to the introduction to welding students at the high school.

• Twin Towers

Alexandria couple hit with 29 felony tax charges collectively

St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today that the Douglas County Attorney’s Office recently charged Robert Thompson, 57, of Alexandria, with twenty one felony tax crimes. One of the charges relates to his failure to pay tax on a recreational vehicle purchase. His wife, Susan Thompson, 56, was charged with eight felony tax crimes. The couple allegedly owes the state more than $222,000 in taxes, penalty and interest.

Gabbard scores first points since collapse (VIDEO)

Perham’s Zach Gabbard scored his first points since returning to the Yellowjackets’ lineup, helping his team to a 72-32 win over Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in Minnesota boys basketball Thursday.

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Making a sport of eating

Traveler attempts to tackle 3 food challenges in one day

• Eating it up
• Conquered
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