County of Otter Tail
Recent News About County of Otter Tail
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Learning about suicide can help us look at suicide from a different angle, one of understanding and compassion for an individual who is struggling.
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Otter Tail County Commissioners hosted an open house community event at the Henning Community Center on Monday, March 13, 2023
This was not a board of commissioners meeting but rather an opportunity for community members to visit with commissioners and learn more about Otter Tail County projects in the Henning area.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Thank you #townships! The county works closely with townships as several staff presented updates at the East OTC Township meeting in Ottertail.
County Commissioners, staff, and Sheriff Fitzgibbons were in attendance and shared their appreciation for all the work our townships and the Minnesota Association of Townships do on behalf of our residents.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Thank you snowplow drivers!
We appreciate the long hours you work and your dedication to clearing roads so we can get where we need to be.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Families with young children seeking child care
View a map of providers and school districts Search for providers within a distance from home or work See a list of results that include contact and licensing information
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Want to know how you can share in the rural narrative?
Listen to Erik Osberg the Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator for Otter Tail County as he shares how his work and passion for rural living are making a difference in our area.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Mark your calendars! We hope to see you at the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners’ Open House event in Henning
Commissioners and other County staff will be at the Henning Community Center Monday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Otter Tail County employers are busy building the future workforce!
Innova Industries in Fergus Falls is the third employer approved in Otter Tail County's program. They have two students completing paid welding and CNC machining work experiences this school year!
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL Make a difference in public service! Do you have excellent customer service skills?
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for an Office Support Specialist position in the Human Services Department.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Otter Tail County residents test your home for radon!
Visit the Public Health Department in Fergus Falls or NY Mills and get your no-cost radon test kit. We used a test and the instructions were easy to follow-only took about 5 minutes to complete.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: The second season of Otter Tail Lakes Country 's #RuralByChoice series premiered last week
The series introduces you to people who have chosen to live and make a life in our county. One of those people is Betsy Roder.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: When we waste food, we also waste money and resources
The average family of four will spend $1500 on food that is never eaten due to improper storage, not eating food before it goes bad, and buying or cooking too much at a time.
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COUNTY OTTER TAIL: Veterans did you know you can indicate your veteran status on your driver’s license?
To place a veteran’s status on your license just show your DD-214 when renewing. The veteran indication is there to show you are a veteran and the ID then may be used at businesses for veteran discounts.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Otter Tail County is updating their 2040 Transportation Plan and needs your input
Over the past year, the county has been working on updates to the 2040 Transportation Plan and is requesting feedback. They are holding two open houses for the community to learn about the plan update, provide feedback, and connect with county staff.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: We are updating our 2040 Transportation Plan and need your feedback!
Please join us at the Otter Tail County 2040 Transportation Plan Open House!
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: We understand the inconvenience of detours and road construction.
We work to keep you informed and up to date. Our highway maintenance workers appreciate drivers slowing down to keep our crews safe in the construction zones.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: The County Highway 41 Bridge at Star Lake near Dent is almost open-the road will be paved this week.
The 2021 Highway Department Annual Report is available.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: 170 photos were submitted for the We Are Water MN Photography Contest
Over 470 votes were cast at the Fergus Falls Public Library .
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Can I vote early?
Yes, you can! Vote early in person at the Otter Tail County Election Office in the Government Service Center at 500 Fir Avenue in Fergus Falls.
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COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL: Help us raise awareness about seat belt safety in Otter Tail County during this week’s seat belts and child restraints enhanced enforcement and education campaign!
Extra seat belt enforcement is on Otter Tail County roads Sept 18 – Sept 24.