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Fox remembered as professional, fun-loving officer
May 1, 2013
Former Pelican Rapids Police Chief Scott Fox, who died unexpectedly at age 56, is remembered fondly by friends.
May 1, 2013
Former Pelican Rapids Police Chief Scott Fox, who died unexpectedly at age 56, is remembered fondly by friends.
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Couple hopes to see equal treatment
May 12, 2013
A local couple has been together for 31 years, and they reflect on what it means to have legislation allowing same-sex weddings starting in August.
May 12, 2013
A local couple has been together for 31 years, and they reflect on what it means to have legislation allowing same-sex weddings starting in August.
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Influential native
May 19, 2013
A Fergus Falls woman described as "brilliant, amazing, a great teacher, funny, outgoing, a natural leader, advocate and role model died at age 78.
May 19, 2013
A Fergus Falls woman described as "brilliant, amazing, a great teacher, funny, outgoing, a natural leader, advocate and role model died at age 78.
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DeTienne devoted life to loved ones
June 9, 2013
A local, 54-year-old man died after the van he was repairing in the driveway of his home rolled foward and pinned him. His loved ones fondly remember him.
June 9, 2013
A local, 54-year-old man died after the van he was repairing in the driveway of his home rolled foward and pinned him. His loved ones fondly remember him.
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Hospital's community garden taking root
July 29, 2013
The community garden project, part of Lake Region Takes Root, is ahead of schedule.
July 29, 2013
The community garden project, part of Lake Region Takes Root, is ahead of schedule.
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Couple together 75 years
Oct. 7, 2013
Eunice and Tracy Thompson celebrate 75 years of marriage together. They met as neighbors and were married in 1938 at a South Dakota courthouse.
Oct. 7, 2013
Eunice and Tracy Thompson celebrate 75 years of marriage together. They met as neighbors and were married in 1938 at a South Dakota courthouse.
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Mall owners appeal appraisal
Oct. 15, 2013
WestRidge Mall owners filed three tax appeals for 2010, 2011 and 2012, disagreeing with the $4 million value that Otter Tail County placed on the property.
Oct. 15, 2013
WestRidge Mall owners filed three tax appeals for 2010, 2011 and 2012, disagreeing with the $4 million value that Otter Tail County placed on the property.
Disabled hunters may still enjoy sport with help from friends, Outdoors Unlimited
Nov. 21, 2013
A few disabled hunters went hunting this week for the annual deer hunt at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls.
Nov. 21, 2013
A few disabled hunters went hunting this week for the annual deer hunt at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls.
Local artist pays it forward
Dec. 2, 2013
Naomi Schliesman received a $100 tip at her waitressing job, with a note to "pay it forward." She turned it into $682 to establish the Ramona Lehman Scholarship for the Kaddatz Gallery.
Dec. 2, 2013
Naomi Schliesman received a $100 tip at her waitressing job, with a note to "pay it forward." She turned it into $682 to establish the Ramona Lehman Scholarship for the Kaddatz Gallery.
Suicide rates more than triple in 2013
Dec. 26, 2013
Nine of the 13 suicide deaths in 2013 in the county involved firearms. The number is up and "alarming," according to an Otter Tail County Sheriff's Lieutenant.
Dec. 26, 2013
Nine of the 13 suicide deaths in 2013 in the county involved firearms. The number is up and "alarming," according to an Otter Tail County Sheriff's Lieutenant.
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Space Station offers unique outlet for artists
Feb. 20, 2014
The newly renovated musical production studio known as The Space Station will be able to "provide a resource for kids growing up here."
Feb. 20, 2014
The newly renovated musical production studio known as The Space Station will be able to "provide a resource for kids growing up here."
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Holocaust survivors share their stories
Feb. 28, 2014
As part of the Transfer of Memory photography exhibit up at the Otter Tail County Historical Museum, Holocaust survivors share their stories. Joni Sussman's parents were both Holocaust survivors.
Feb. 28, 2014
As part of the Transfer of Memory photography exhibit up at the Otter Tail County Historical Museum, Holocaust survivors share their stories. Joni Sussman's parents were both Holocaust survivors.
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Lorie Line performing in Fergus Falls
March 30, 2014
From playing piano at Dayton's department store to national tours, musician Lorie Line brings her Intimate Evenings tour to Fergus Falls.
March 30, 2014
From playing piano at Dayton's department store to national tours, musician Lorie Line brings her Intimate Evenings tour to Fergus Falls.
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Paying it forward
April 8, 2014
The Polejewski family makes a $500 donation through Bell State Bank's "Pay It Forward" program to the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo. The family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in November 2008 when son Joe was treated at a Fargo hospital.
April 8, 2014
The Polejewski family makes a $500 donation through Bell State Bank's "Pay It Forward" program to the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo. The family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in November 2008 when son Joe was treated at a Fargo hospital.
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A Wild time: Pro hockey team visits FF
June 25, 2014
The Minnesota Wild Road Tour stopped in Fergus Falls with player Matt Cooke, Wild television analyist Mike Greenlay and Wild alum Wes Walz in tow.
June 25, 2014
The Minnesota Wild Road Tour stopped in Fergus Falls with player Matt Cooke, Wild television analyist Mike Greenlay and Wild alum Wes Walz in tow.
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