Welcome Aboard: Meet the Fresh Faces of our Chamber Family!
Please help us welcome Dr. Laurie Johnsrud at Touching Lives Chiropractic. Dr. Laurie’s business is located inside the Fergus Falls Spine & Injury Center building (1515 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls) with Dr. Jon McDonald. Dr. Laurie brings 20 years of chiropractic experience to her new location in Fergus Falls. Touching Lives focuses on the health and well-being of all ages, and Dr. Laurie is the only chiropractor in Fergus Falls certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to
Ignite Community Leadership Classes are Going Strong
The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new Leadership Program for the Fergus Falls community in 2024. It’s called Ignite Community Leadership, and the program is designed to bring together emerging and existing leaders to explore leadership within themselves and for their community. Participants in Ignite classes will develop and enhance their leadership skills, grow professional relationships, explore new leadership responsibilities, and foster an understanding of the forces affecting
LRH Launches Food Prescription Pilot Program
LRH Launches Food Prescription Pilot Program through support of UCare Foundation [Fergus Falls, MN] The quality and availability of food has a powerful impact on overall health, and a new pilot program at Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) is designed to demonstrate this potential for people with diabetes. The Food RX pilot program will start in May through a partnership with Otter Tail County Public Health and a grant from the UCare Foundation. “We continue to expand our Lifestyle Medicine program to equip
Fergus Falls Salvation Army Announces Closure of Thrift Store
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – The Fergus Falls Salvation Army regrettably announces the closure of its longstanding Family Store, marking the end of more than 60 years of service to the community. Despite exhaustive efforts by dedicated staff to increase profitability, the thrift store has faced financial challenges exacerbated by a challenging economy and increased competition. "Our team has worked tirelessly to explore various avenues to sustain the store's operations," said Lieutenant Joshua Bowyer, who
Otter Tail County Community Development & Housing Annual Report
The Community Development and Housing department had a year of growth, connections, and progress in 2024. The Annual Report shares housing, workforce, child care, broadband, business development, and community partnership efforts accomplished last year, and it's available to read on the County's website: ottertailcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CDH-Annual-Report2024.pdf
Otter Tail County sees housing growth in 2024
Otter Tail County’s Big Build initiative saw continued housing growth in 2024. Last year, over $94.2 million in housing investment was added in the county from 443 new and rehabbed housing units, 358 of these being new construction and 85 being rehabbed units. The success in 2024 is great progress for The Big Build housing growth and investment initiative, launched by the Otter Tail County Community Development Agency (CDA) at the end of 2019. Since launching the initiative, nearly 3,000 homes have been