Otter Risers Kiwanis

05/19/2026

Otter Risers love helping with this program, which fits perfectly with our mission of 'Young Children Priority One.'"

A big thank you shoutout goes out to Otter Risers Kiwanis for packing AND delivering food bags! We greatly appreciate your wonderful volunteerism! Thanks again!

05/19/2026

Join us for breakfast and a great speaker on Wednesday, May 20, 2026!
Fergus Falls City Administrator Andrew Bremseth will share city updates, outline future plans, and set aside time for questions.
Are you eager to connect with the Fergus Falls community? Our members, including local business professionals, teachers, business owners, and retirees, are dedicated to making a difference by supporting children and youth programs.
We’d love to chat with you about joining our club. Send us a private message or email us at [email protected], and one of our friendly members will be in touch. We look forward to meeting you!
You can also visit our website to learn more about Otter Risers Kiwanis at otterriserskiwanis.org

05/14/2026

As our Kiwanis Otter Riser team concludes another year of reading to Adam’s Elementary first and second grade students, we collectively acknowledge that the students are exceptional. The teachers are remarkably skilled and share the gift of learning in ways that foster excellence in every student. Pictured are a couple Otter Riser story-telling champions,
Stacey and Wally.

We are grateful to Adams Elementary for the opportunity.

Dale

05/06/2026

Find Your Inner Otter!!

Tasha Rohlfs, Otter Tail Lakes County’s brand ambassador, shared an exciting story about Otter Tail Lake County at our Otter Riser meeting this morning. The 1,048 lakes, extensive trail system……. and the list goes on, create a compelling narrative for attracting new people to our region. “The County is our playground” resonates well with outdoor enthusiasts. Her resident recruitment efforts are essentially the puppy dog story, touch it once and its part if the family. In this case, explore our region and the spark to make this home is lit.

Watch the Otter Tail Country Lakes postings - sounds like something really BIG is all to launch!

Gerry was beaming as six guests joined us this morning! Kiwanis - serving the world one community, one child at a time. Kiwanis is - “having fun with friends”.

Wally bolted up to the front and provided a review of the many volunteer efforts that are in progress. High school run, stuff the back packs, Summerfest parade, ……. Sign up sheets were ink laden.

Peggy expanded upon the “having fun with friends” thought, inviting us all to Outstate on May 19th for trivia.

Kiwanis - helping kids, with hopes that they “find their inner otter”.

Bee good ,
Dale

05/01/2026

Kiwanis Otter Riser’s very own Kate Bjorge led an incredible fundraising event this evening for the Lake Region Healthcare Foundation. Otter Risers showed up in force. Lake Region Healthcare, our region’s path to good health. Great cause. Way to go Kate!

04/14/2026

The one and only Chris Schuelke gives one more presentation for our morning Kiwanis group as the former long-time Otter Tail County Historical Society director hangs up his historical shingle! So many service clubs in Fergus Falls are grateful that Chris is always willing to weave a story or two to entertain and inform our members. Join us on TAX DAY, 6:50 a.m. in the basement conference room of Lake Region Healthcare!

04/11/2026

Otter Risers are always having fun, even when there is work to be done. A big thanks to Fergus Home and Hardware, Stumbeanos, MN Mudwaters Coffee and Mayana Chocolate for being our awesome partners for our fundraiser!

04/11/2026

It’s the Otter Risers fundraiser morning! Thanks to all who purchased items from our annual fundraiser. We will be out in the community making deliveries today. Your purchase helps support over 20 local youth programs.

04/10/2026

This week’s presenter was Kevin Fellbaum, Otter Tail County Parks & Trail Director. Kevin shared information about his position and the efforts that the County is undertaking. Phelps Mill restoration and expansion, expansive and ever growing trail network, and the NEW 168 acre Fish Lake Echo Bay Park were highlights of his talk.
Combining all of this with our region’s lakes and rivers reminds us that we are surrounded by a vast array of outdoor opportunities. Love it, live it.

Tom Colman personally sponsored our new Otter Riser cap order from Running Stitches - watch for an upcoming hat reveal. Way to go Tom!! Thank you.

Gerry challenged us, “What can we do to make every kid feel like a champion?”

Wayne, Otter Riser president, sponsored Otter Riser logoed portfollios for our club committee leads. Pro look for our exceptional leaders. Way to go Wayne!

May 6th is bring a guest day. Want ti make every kid feel like a champion? Please join us on May 6th.

Dale

04/02/2026

Join us for breakfast and an engaging speaker at the Otter Risers Kiwanis “Bring a Guest” Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026!

Are you interested in meeting people in the Fergus Falls community? Our members, who include local business professionals, educators, business owners, and retirees, are committed to making a positive impact by supporting programs for children and youth.
We would love to discuss how you can become a part of our club. Feel free to send us a private message or email us at [email protected], and one of our friendly members will reach out to you. We can’t wait to meet you!

For more information about the Otter Risers Kiwanis, visit our website at otterriserskiwanis.org.