Portfolio - Freelance work - Otter Tail Lakes Country Magazine - 2021 issue
Below are Heather's stories from the 2021 issue of the Otter Tail Lakes Country Magazine published by the Otter Tail Lakes Country Association.
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Shopping for Treasures in Fergus Falls
Jan. 12, 2021 Fergus Falls offers shopping options where clothing and other items are given a second chance as their next owners’ treasure. The hunt is half the fun! |
New Bar-Business Owners Handle COVID-19 Limitations
Jan. 13, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic threw bars and restaurants a curveball. But with the help of takeout options, and loyal support from local customers, three establishments in Battle Lake managed the changes last summer. |
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Meet the Locals: Mark and Brittany Dokken
Jan. 13, 2021 For Mark and Brittany Dokken, Larry’s Super Market is all in the family. They’re third generation owners having purchased the store from Brittany’s parents in January 2020. |
Homecooking and Famous Caramel Rolls at Nootzi's
Jan. 13, 2021 Kim Byer’s dad called her “Nootzi” as a kid, and the nickname stuck, eventually becoming the namesake for her restaurant, “Nootzi’s on Main Café” in Dent. Byer has owned Nootzi’s for 16 years, and has two daughters and three sisters working for her as well. |
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New-and-Improved Pool in the Works for Pelican Rapids
Jan. 13, 2021 Kate Woolever-Martinez grew up in Pelican Rapids and spent plenty of time at the Pelican Rapids Community Pool. “The pool was just where everybody went,” Woolever-Martinez said. “And even when we were kids, it was falling apart.” |
Long-Awaited Trail is Complete
Jan. 13, 2021 Vergas debuted phase three of its Long Lake Trail in summer 2020. The 846-linear-foot boardwalk is an extension of the trail, built right on the water. |
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Party in Perham
Jan. 13, 2021 A gazebo with seating for more than 400 guests marks the backdrop for an outdoor wedding ceremony at Perham Lakeside Golf Club. |
A Thousand Reasons to Visit Parkers Prairie
Jan. 14, 2021 Thousand Lakes Brewing Co. in Parkers Prairie opened just before Christmas 2019, but the history for the family-owned business goes back a decade when a group of brothers-in-law brewed beer at home. |
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Meet the Locals: Korey & Mary Fry
Jan. 14, 2021 Korey and Mary Fry met in college at M-State in Fergus Falls through a mutual friends. After they were married, they moved back to Korey’s home state of Michigan. They stayed for about a year before returning to Fergus Falls, Mary’s hometown. |
Battle Lake Joins with 2 Otter Tail Cities for Blandin Retreat
May 19, 2021 Twenty-four representatives from three cities – Battle Lake, Henning and Ottertail – met for a retreat in Grand Rapids where they trained to become better leaders who can build healthy communities. |
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Henning Baseball Field: If You Improve It, They Will Come
May 25, 2021 Henning’s ballfield was a nice spot, back in the day. Dan Broten, director of the Henning Landmark Center, recalls going to Henning Giants games in the summers. He remembers cars of baseball fans lined up around the first- and third-base lines, with people listening the game on their car radios. |
'Not A Bad Seat In The House' At Fergus Falls Speedway
June 4, 2021 Don Shaw raced late model cars on dirt tracks for 30 years. He still races some, but his career came full-circle when he purchased the I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls in 2020. |
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Come Stay With Us - Pelican Motel Has New Owners
June 11, 2021 Joe Clauson grew up on a farm in the Pelican Rapids area, where he said a work ethic was built into him. A pastor for 20 years, he met his wife, Iliana, on a mission trip to Mexico. They’ve been married for 24 years and spent the past six years living in Texas. |
Vergas Community Has It All!
June 11, 2021 Life long Vergas resident Sherri Hanson knows what to expect when she walks into Vergas Hardware. Customers can find what they need or get help, because the hardware store looks out for its customers. |
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Boutique Shopping, Customer Service a Hit in Perham
June 11, 2021
Born and raised in Perham, Andrea Greiff moved out of state for a while before returning a few years ago. She spent time pondering what to do next, knowing she wanted to have her own business. “So one day I just thought, ‘Well, Perham’s only got one clothing store. Why not try that?’” Greiff said.
June 11, 2021
Born and raised in Perham, Andrea Greiff moved out of state for a while before returning a few years ago. She spent time pondering what to do next, knowing she wanted to have her own business. “So one day I just thought, ‘Well, Perham’s only got one clothing store. Why not try that?’” Greiff said.
