Otter Tail County Board to hold open house in Pelican Rapids Sept. 18

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – Otter Tail County Commissioners are inviting county residents to an upcoming open house at Lake Region Electric Cooperative on Monday, September 18 to discuss projects and concerns in the Pelican Rapids area. 

Otter Tail County Commissioner Wayne Johnson, District 2, said these open houses are a great way to engage community members directly and receive feedback about what their concerns are in the area.

In a news release, Johnson said, quote: “This is a good time to engage directly with your county commissioners and participate in conversations to address your questions and comments. We look forward to seeing you at the open house.”

There will be brief presentations by Otter Tail County department staff, which will include introductions of the new county highway engineer, Krysten Foster, and new county assessor, Heather Jacobson. 

Staff from the solid waste department and community and economic development team will provide information on various local opportunities near Pelican Rapids related to housing, child care and workforce development.