"Nestled Among the Lakes"
Ottertail City is located on the intersection of County 78 and County 108 along the east side of Ottertail Lake.
The name "Ottertail" came from the days when waterways (rivers and lakes) were the best form of transportation as no roads yet existed. Ottertail's history is a story of bad luck. Once set to become the county seat and headquarters of the Northern Pacific Railway, it hosted five hotels, a weekly newspaper, 27 saloons and a jail. When the railroad moved to Perham, Ottertail was never incorporated so the city does not officially exist. Today Ottertail City booms in the summer time. Nestled between numerous lakes including Ottertail Lake, Pelican Lake, Buchanan Lake, Rush Lake, Portage Lake, West Leaf Lake, Grass Lake, Gourd Lake, Long Lake, Pickerel Lake and Round Lake, the population listed at 451 grows to over 1000 residents in the summertime.
Schools: Children from Ottertail City attend school in Perham, MN. Busing is available.
Points of Interest:
Thumper Pond, a new resort location in Minnesota, is located on the outskirts of Ottertail City. Thumper Pond offers 78 suites, meeting and banquet space, indoor water park, Serene Woods Spa, golf, Red Pine Restaurant and Eagle View Lounge and is a welcome addition to Ottertail City.
Smokin Iron Truck and Tractor Pull is held each June and the annual event in Ottertail City grows bigger each year.
Otterfest, held each August, is a two day event full of fun for the city of Ottertail and the surrounding communities. Enjoy a demolition derby, turtle races dancing, parade, beer gardens and corn feed.
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City Information and Officials:
Ottertail County Web Site
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Ottertail City MN Housing Information:
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