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𝗗𝗡𝗥 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲...

In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program,...

Erhard bike winners

Drawing winners for a pair of bicycles at the Erhard 4th of July celebration were these lucky girls: Abigail Albertson, Fergus Falls, and Jade...

New Maplewood campground for horse-riders under consideration

A new horse camp, tailored to the Maplewood State Park’s many equestrian visitors, is being considered. Bill Anderson, the Maplewood State Park Manager, has initiated a...

‘Press Play Pelican’ is youth, teen event July 10 for Pelican Fest

An event for area teens will help launch three days of Pelican Fest activities on July 10, as the Pelican Area Lions Club hosts a music event by...

County roadway upkeep bids OK’d by Otter Tail board

County commissioners, on June 24, approved bids needed for upkeep of the 1,062 miles of paved roadways in Otter Tail County.A motion by County Commissioner Kurt Mortenson...

Vintage tractor revived—after 45 years—for Erhard parade

This 1938 Farmall tractor is “born again—put back into service for the Erhard 4th of July parade after sitting idle in the woods for 45...

𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 $𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝖴𝗉𝖽𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽...

New state grants will build on Minnesota’s recent progress in addressing opioid abuse.Grants totaling $15 million will expand services for people suffering from opioid use...

Erhard Mayor Gary Stadum, pictured here in full Independence Day regalia, prepares to line up for the town’s 2025 edition of its July 4th parade. Joining him aboard the parade unit was his grandson, Griffin Westby.
Already, Stadum and his team of volunteers are looking ahead to 2026—which will be the 50th anniversary ot the town’s famous 4th of July festival. The first event was the nation’s bicentennial year, 1976.

𝐄𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 As always,...

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𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 ‘𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘨’

Minnesota’s largest member of the squirrel family is the woodchuck! Called by many names, including groundhog, whistlepig, or marmot, woodchucks...

Julian and family—a workforce success.

Empowered worker program helps local residents achieve success

An Otter Tail County workforce development program is changing lives. The Empowered Worker Program, an initiative supported by funding from the...

When are you likely to hit a deer?

It’s the time of the year again when summer is here, and people are hitting the road to get away for the weekends. You’re driving and you notice more dead deer on the side...

‘Customer favorite’ Donna Colosky retires at Vergas State Bank

A smiling face at Vergas State Bank bid farewell at a retirement party June 27 at the bank. Donna Colosky has a 48-year banking career, starting in...

Maplewood trail segment construction continues

County commissioners were informed on June 24 that construction of the Maplewood Park section of the 31-mile recreational trail, extending from Pelican Rapids to Perham, is...

Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4

Changes in lake habitat, ecology, and conditions coupled with technological advances in fishing gear and methods are prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...

Communication tower proposed south of Tamarac, Pelican Lake

A communications tower has been proposed for a location near Highway 34, in Scambler Township. Proposed by the company “The Towers, LLC,” the 265-foot Self-Support...

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