About Ottertail

Zip code: 56571

Population: 451

Web site:www.ottertailcity.com

Phone number:218-367-2681

Mayor: Raymond Mounts

Phone: (218) 367-2188

Council members: Donald Patrick, Terry Wagenman, Jeff Spanswick

City clerk: Arlette Carlson (218) 367-2681

Utilities: Otter Tail Power, Arvig Communications (phone)

Cultural and recreational facilities: Community center and 3 parks are located in the city

Festivals: Otterfest 2nd Sat. in Aug., Christmas festival first week in Dec.

Churches: St. John's Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church

Health facilities: 2 clinics supported by Perham and Wadena -area hospitals

Emergency services: Henning and Perham Ambulance, volunteer Fire Department and OTC Sheriff’s Dept.

Largest employers: Thumper Pond, Carr’s Tree service, Ottertail Aggregate

Quick fact: The city of Ottertail boasts a large otter statue.