Six to compete for the title of Snow Week king, queen By Chad Koenen Publisher All things cold, snow and winter will take center stage at Henning School next week. The annual Snow Week celebration will kick off on Tuesday with coronation, before wrapping up on Friday night with a boys-girls doubleheader basketball game against Bertha-Hewitt. Snow… Read More

Late father was longtime mayor, city councilman By Chad Koenen Publisher The name Hermanson has long been associated with the position of Henning Mayor.  Jim Hermanson was a long-time member of the Henning City Council and assumed the role of mayor in 2007, until his passing in 2017. Prior to serving as mayor, Jim was elected to… Read More

Former deputy clerk to fill spot vacated by Hermanson By Chad Koenen Publisher Former City of Henning deputy clerk Jessica Strege has been appointed to the Henning City Council. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning City Council appointed Strege to fill the two years remaining on newly elected mayor Jesse Hermanson’s spot on… Read More

Family-owned company is based in Ottertail By Tucker Henderson Reporter Fifty years ago, a small family tree trimming and stump removal company was founded in the Ottertail area. With humble beginnings in a small shop with wood heat and a small fleet of equipment, Carr’s Tree Service has grown exponentially in its half-century of history. The company began… Read More

Nature is a common thread in the art exhibits featured at M State in Fergus Falls this winter, with the fiber creations of Mary Jo Wentz and watercolor batiks of Ruth Hanson tied together by the two artists’ appreciation for the natural world. “I am influenced by nature, farm life and people,” said Hanson. “I strive… Read More

Contributed photo The Quiltlanders quilting group hosted a retreat at the Landmark Center in Henning last week. This was their 26th retreat, which began in August 2016. The quilt on display was made by Gena Amundson. She made the “tie quilt” in 1980. The quilt is made out of ties. Amundson was one of the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners have accepted a donation from Grove Lake Lutheran Church of rural Pelican Rapids in the amount of $396 for the Coordinated Response Program and a donation from North Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Pelican Rapids in the amount of $100 for the Sheriff’s Office to assist those in… Read More

A new six week challenge to promote health, fitness and community engagement will get underway on Sunday, Jan. 26 in Henning.  As part of the challenge, teams of four individuals will compete in teams to earn points through weight loss, physical activity and participation in community service activities. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, the new county board of commissioners held its first meeting for 2025, including newly elected member Sean Sullivan of Fergus Falls who replaces the retired Lee Rogness. Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids is the new board chairman for 2025 and serving as vice chair… Read More

Contributed photo Vining Lutheran Church has announced that Pastor Randy Freund has accepted the call to flll its pastoral  needs. His installation was held at  Vining  on Dec. 8, 2024. Freund  is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.,  Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., and  he has a  Masters  in  Divinity Degree. He previously served … Read More