Battle Lake News

The Battlers gave Little Eight Conference power Brandon-Evansville a run for their money Tuesday night, but allowed the Chargers back in the match late for the victory .

A decade-long hope for a bike path between Battle Lake and Glendalough State Park is expected to become a reality.

Celebrate the Otter Tail County Historical Society's 82nd birthday with a dinner, program and silent auction on Thursday, October 15 at Mulligan's Pub & Eatery in Perham.

Readers of Jess Loureya s newest novel a oeSeptember Faira may recognize the setting for the book.

The Third Annual Tribute to Beck Fly-In will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, starting at 11 a.m. at the Battle Lake Airport.

The Lakes Area Community Center has brought something for all tastes with their "Come to the Lakes" series of summer concerts.

Jess Lourey should get an award for being the bravest author in Minnesota. In her new Murder-by-Month mystery, "September Fair," Lourey kills off a dairy princess in the State Fair booth where the girls' heads are carved in butter.

Participants can kick off Watermelon Day Aug. 15 in Vining by getting active in the Run for the Melon 5K and 10K.

Alterations made to the administration of the Battle Lake School District have resulted in the hire of Chuck Cheney as part-time superinendent.

Alterations made to the administration of the Battle Lake School District have resulted in the hire of Chuck Cheney as part-time superinendent.

Alterations made to the administration of the Battle Lake School District have resulted in the hire of Chuck Cheney as part-time superinendent.

People familiar with Amor Park, on the north side of Otter Tail Lake, are proud of the park's new look.

Alterations made to the administration of the Battle Lake School District have resulted in the hire of Chuck Cheney as part-time superinendent.

If youa re Norwegian, or would like to be, head to Elbow Lake this weekend for the annual Flekkefest Celebration.

Nearly 100 local young adults are finding themselves employed this summer after $2.5 million in stimulus funds were awarded to Rural Minnesota CEP's Summer Youth Program.

This weekend if you are looking for great shopping deals, a way to help out someone else, or a fun fitness activity, youa re in luck! Crazy Days will take over Fergus Falls Thursday through Sunday, while Chief Wenonga Days will be the main attraction in Battle Lake.

Forty years ago today, on July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 Commander Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., Lunar Module pilot, set foot on the moon.

Fergus Falls Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment science scores indicate local students are hovering right around state averages.

DFL Candidate for Governor Matt Entenza, former Minnesota State House DFL Leader, will make a campaign stop in Battle Lake for a potluck picnic meet-and-greet on Wednesday, July 22.

If you're coming back from the lake this weekend, let's hope you have better luck than the drivers who got stranded during last Sunday's nine-hour closure of Interstate 94.