Making Moves for Otter Tail County Newcomers

Stop and think. Do you love where you live? Would you or could you live somewhere else if you had the choice?

Research shows that many people choose to live in an area for the same reason they go on vacation to the area – a simpler pace, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a child-friendly atmosphere. Additionally, more affordable housing and quality education opportunities rank among the highest reasons that people move to an area.

For several years, Otter Tail Lakes Country has done a phenomenal job putting our area ‘on the map’. When people are looking for a place to relocate, especially within their prime working years, we make sure Otter Tail County is the first option they think of. However, we recognize that if there isn’t housing, child care, high-speed internet, parks, and trails available to newcomers, they may never get here to live their best life.

So, we’re working really hard to get that necessary infrastructure – housing, child care, broadband, parks, and trails – in place. In the last 3 years, our partners in Otter Tail County have:

• Built more than 1,900 new homes
• Increased available child care by 4%
• Built out more than 300 miles of broadband fiber
• Paved over 30 miles of multi-use recreational trails
• And there’s more to come!

Progress is promising, but we know there’s more work to do. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make sure people interested in moving to Otter Tail Lakes Country can do it now. You could say we’re making moves to help newcomers make a move!

Learn more about the County’s community development efforts by visiting the Otter Tail County website.