5 years ago

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

Citizen’s Advocate

With rising COVID-19 numbers across the region, Henning School will begin the transition to a distance learning model for all students in grades 4-12 beginning next week. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, Henning School Superintendent Barry Olson said the district COVID-19 incident team unanimously approved a plan to transition into a distance learning model. As part of the plan, there would be no school this week and on Nov. 30 students in grades 4-12 will transition into a distance learning model through at  least Dec. 11. Students in grades K-3 would continue to be in-person Monday through Thursday and would have Friday, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 off to allow staff members time to prepare for the following week.

You might not be able to buy anything for a buck anymore—unless of course you want to purchase land for a new house in the city of Ottertail. As part of a new program, the City of Ottertail is selling up to 14 lots for just $1 apiece, provided a new home is constructed on the lot. It’s part of an expansive building project campaign that economic advisor Traci Ryan said was spurred by a number of events all working together for the community.

25 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2000

The Henning Advocate

People who suffer from back pain and headaches suare breathing easier in the Henning area this month. Boline Chiropractic Clinic opened a satellite clinic on Inman Street last week, offering its area customers a chance to stay in town instead of driving to Wadena to get their ailments taken care of. Dr. Michael Mortenson eagerly anticipates helping his regular patients, as well as those new to the practice.

The Ottertail City Council received word from city engineers and consultants that the water project is one step closer to crossing their financial hurdle. The council will be informed in the next several weeks on federal and state loan and grant funding.

City employees and the Henning council came to an agreement on employee hours last Tuesday night. Employees Don Hagen, Jerry Fiskum and Scott Grabe came to the council meeting to question the changes in their hours. For several years, employees had begun a regular work day at 7 a.m., ending the day at 3 p.m. after a regular eight hours. Recently, they had been informed by the council that their starting time had been changed to 8 a.m., causing them to work until 4 p.m. on a regular work day.

50 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 23, 1975

The Henning Advocate

Mrs. Irvin Cordes expressed her appreciation to members of the Henning Commercial Club Monday night after being presented with a framed certificate honoring her late husband and his years of service to the community. Making the presentation was Lance Wilke, president of the club.

Bruce Nelson, owner of Nelson Equipment in Henning, this week announced that management of the local business has been turned over to his son, Steve Nelson. Steve has been with the John Deere Company for 4 1/2 years, having worked as territorial manager for the company in south central Wisconsin for 3 1/2 years. The new manager, assumed his duties on Monday.

Issuing a proclamation regarding American Education Week on behalf of the Henning City Council Monday was Frank Formanek. Accepting the official document for the school were Richard Johnson, president of the Henning Education Association, and Supt. Jens R. Ree representing the co-sponsoring American Legion and Auxiliary of Henning were Mrs. Willmar Samuelson and Bernal Cichy.

75 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 24, 1950

The Henning Advocate

Mrs. Steve Hosna of Henning had a stroke of good fortune in Minneapolis last week when she “hit the jack-pot” and won $1,700 at a theatre drawing. Mrs. Hosna’s picture with the story appeared in last Friday’s Star-Journal. She is with her husband, who is receiving medical aid at the University Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stewart have received word that the boat their son, Jim, was on has been sunk near the Coast of Wonson. He lost all his bedding, clothes and all his possessions at that time. They also received word that Jim was on the sick list and in the hospital for awhile. The extent of sickness was not stated. It is understood that mines caused the sinking of the boat.

100 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 126, 1925

The Henning Advocate

George Mathews of Girard, who has been coming to Henning for surgical aid for a couple of weeks for a severely sprained ankle, has discarded his crutches. George was out in the field when a dog came running at top speed toward him. The dog struck him on the leg with great force, both going to the ground.

Mr. E. Hanson of Henning will open a first class meat market in New York Mills. Mr. Hanson is well experienced in his line of business and offers a good shop and fine selection of meats to his patrons. He has rented the building now occupied by Emil Anderson and preparations are under way for opening this new shop.

A great Minnesota football team, possessing an almost unstoppable offense as well as a brilliant defense, smothered Iowa before 48,000 rooters in the Memorial Stadium. It was the annual Homecoming game and the “old grads” saw a formidable football machine run over the Iowans in the worst beating they have received at the hands of a Minnesota element since the days of Dr. Henry L. Willians. It was the final appearance of the 1925 Gophers on the home gridiron, and it was a great farewell.