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One Man Dead, Another in Custody in Suspected Lakes-Area DUI Crash

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One Man Dead, Another in Custody in Suspected Lakes-Area DUI Crash

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – A man is in custody and another is dead after what sheriff’s officials are calling a drunk driving crash in lakes country Memorial Day. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office says dispatch got a call about the crash late Monday at about 10:45 PM near the intersection of 370th Street and 640th Avenue. When they got there, deputies discovered a truck on its side in a ditch near the intersection. They found the body of …See the Story

Minnesota State Patrol investigates Otter Tail County crash

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Minnesota State Patrol investigates Otter Tail County crash

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

EVERTS TOWNSHIP, MN – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle accident in Otter Tail County. It happened on Highway 78 in Everts Township on Saturday afternoon. The Patrol says three vehicles were traveling southwest on Highway 78 when the traffic slowed. All three vehicles ended up colliding. The Patrol says a fourth vehicle was also involved but left the scene before law enforcement arrived. Two people were taken to the Per…See the Story

Legislature approves Rasmusson’s alternative CPA licensure pathway - New York Mills Dispatch

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Legislature approves Rasmusson’s alternative CPA licensure pathway - New York Mills Dispatch

The Minnesota Legislature recently approved the State and Local Government and Elections budget agreement, which includes a key policy championed by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) to create an alternative pathway to certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. Senate File 1536 reduces the minimum years of college from five to four to become a CPA. The...See the Story

Ottertail Music in the Park returns for 10th season - New York Mills Dispatch

By Chad Koenen Publisher Music, hot dogs, popcorn and Elvis Presley—oh my! One of the more popular summertime activities in the Ottertail region will once again be making a return to the Ottertail Community Park next week. The summer concert series is back for its 10th season and will once again feature a mixture of musical...Elvis Presley · New York Mills Read Article

NYM speech team holds end of season awards banquet - New York Mills Dispatch

Contributed photos The New York Mills speech teach recently held its end of season awards banquet. Among the award winners were: Most Valuable Speaker: Elijah Geiser, Most Improved: Marissa Uselman, Most Dedicated: Payton Lausten, Most Competitive: Payton Lausten, Most Revived: Brooke Sonsalla, Most Inspired: Wolfgang Kawlewski, Most Supportive: Owen Johnson, Most Resilient: Hadlie Lien, Senior...New York Mills · New York Mills Read Article

Recent NYM graduate killed in auto accident - New York Mills Dispatch

Schermerhorn faces three felony charges By Chad Koenen Publisher Less-than one week after receiving his high school diploma, a local teenager is dead following a crash in Bluffton Township on Tuesday night (May 27). Blake Unger, age 18, was killed in an accident near the intersection of 370th St and 640th Ave, northwest of Wadena at around...New York Mills · New York Mills Read Article

Rocky Colavito was a hero to children - New York Mills Dispatch

Cleveland outfielder was a nine-time all-star in the 1950-60s By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Kids in Otter Tail County playing sandlot baseball games, prior to the arrival of the Minnesota Twins in 1961, had baseball heroes from other major league teams. There were only 16 major league teams in the late 1950s, compared to 30 teams...Minnesota Twins · New York Mills Read Article

NYM School to continue canine searches - New York Mills Dispatch

By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School District will continue its contract with Interquest Canine Services to conduct up to nine random searches for illegal items and drugs in the school and parking lot. However, prior to approving the contract, the school board had quite a bit of candid conversation about the need to...New York Mills · New York Mills Read Article

Imsande retires from Trinity Lutheran - New York Mills Dispatch

Photos by Tucker Henderson Kim Imsande was honored last Friday during her retirement party after working as the church’s Administrative Assistant for 24 years.New York Mills · New York Mills Read Article

OTC Commissioners tour projects across the county - New York Mills Dispatch

Otter Tail County Commissioners and staff recently completed a county-wide tour to view progress on several infrastructure, housing, and other economic and community investment projects. The tour allowed commissioners to see the work being done across several departments and communities. At Phelps Mill, commissioners observed restoration work at the historic park, including a recently installed boardwalk...Infrastructure · New York Mills Read Article

Chainsaw accident sends 67-year-old man to hospital in Otter Tail County

4:24 a.m., Caller in Otter Tail County reported a male was sitting near the road along U.S. Highway 10 holding a sign. Deputies located the male to discover it was a mannequin holding a sign for a yard sale. Tuesday, May 27 8:30 a.m., Bullet holes were reported in a pontoon and in the side of a house in Otter Tail County. 8:57 a.m., Suspicious activity was reported in Otter Tail County when shooting sounds were heard and ammunition appeared to c…Otter Tail County · Otter Tail County Read Article

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