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City Shares Thanksgiving Week Schedule Changes
Thursday, November 28th is Thanksgiving. City offices and the Fergus Falls Public Library will be closed Thursday and Friday in celebration of this holiday. The impact to garbage and recycling routes is as follows: Both Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Wednesday, November 27 beginning at 6 a.m. The liquor stores will both be closed on Thursday (open on Friday).
Celebrating Our Team's Dedication To Safety
We are proud to recognize two outstanding employees who have recently been honored for their exceptional dedication to safety. During our in-service day on October 14th, Kevin Fladhammer and Joe Ouren were presented with prestigious Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) Safety of Excellence Coins by MTA Safety Consultant Chris Swanson. This honor is reserved for individuals who significantly contribute to safety. Kevin and Joe’s unwavering commitment to safety and willingness to go above and beyond
Expanding Broadband Network To Western Otter Tail County
We are pleased to announce that Otter Tail Telcom (d.b.a. Park Region) has been awarded a Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant that will allow the expansion of our broadband network to the western portion of Otter Tail County, including the townships of Aastad, Buse, Carlisle, Orwell, Oscar and Western. This two-year expansion project, set to begin in the spring of 2025, will bring advanced, high-speed broadband services to 286 unserved/underserved residents and businesses in this rural
The Chamber Goes Back to School in September
The Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce has recently had several events based around training, networking, and education. In September, we kicked off with a couple of digital marketing clinics hosted at the Chamber on September 10. Ryan Tungseth, owner of 4tCreative, led these sessions. Great marketing plan tips and ideas for marketing execution were given. The Chamber then held a Speed Networking session on September 11 with Work-Based Learning Program students to help them prepare for business
A Bookish Celebration 2023 – Wrapping up the Year
As 2023 comes to a close, the Fergus Falls Public Library staff invite you to “A Bookish Celebration 2023.” Join friends and neighbors for a cozy night of book recommendations, literary prizes, free book giveaways, refreshments and more. Wondering what to read next? There are no shortages of web sites, spokespeople, and news stories to suggest a great reading list. Now, the Fergus Falls Public Library offers an option closer to home! Library staff will share a lightning round of 40 book recommendations in