EXHIBIT 23-A-2

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Otter Tail Corporation on Form S-3 of our report dated February 1, 2002
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Otter Tail
Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2001 and to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.



/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 17, 2002