By Chad Koenen Publisher With a towering mountain of fabric and padding surrounding him, and the humming sound of a sewing machine in the background, longtime Henning business owner Glenn Scott carefully checks out the stitches on a unique piece of animal hide that made its way into his shop. Nearby, there are fairly common shades… Read More

State bill has yet to be heard in Senate Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Some northern Minnesota lawmakers want to shift tax dollars paid on seasonal recreational homes that currently go to the state’s general fund to help school districts in the communities where the properties are located.  The change wouldn’t increase or decrease taxes for anyone… Read More

Contributed photo Stella Iliff, who is the daughter of James and Jessica Iliff of rural Henning, took first place at the state hoop shoot contest in Hutchinson over the weekend. Iliff, who is an eighth grader at Henning School, will advance to the multi-state regional contest in Iowa City, Iowa n March 15. 

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Feb. 11, pledged to keep the issue of county ambulance service on the front burner. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system availability has been an issue for many months. Dan Bucholz, county commissioner representing the Perham area, has for many months been working with township officials in addressing the… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota Nathan Burr, a member of the Minnesota National Guard, went to a resort near Ely called Veterans on the Lake for the first time in 2019 to reconnect with his wife and two young children, fresh from a year-long deployment in the Middle East.  “I’ve done four deployments but only one with… Read More

Contributed photo The Regional Spelling Bee was held in Fergus Falls on February 11. Henning School champion Beckam Koep, advanced to the sixth round and attempted the word “apiary,” a place where bees are kept. The competition included 25 students from surrounding districts. 

Minneapolis North stand out coaches at Anoka Ramsey Community College By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many county basketball fans who have watched state boys high school basketball tournaments remember Khalid El-Amin who played for Minneapolis North.  El-Amin led Minneapolis North to the state high school basketball title with a 1995 victory over Staples-Motley during a Sweet 16… Read More

By Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Minnesota lawmakers have begun considering the potential impact on school funding in the state as President Donald Trump vows to eliminate the federal Department of Education. At a committee hearing last week, staffers with the Minnesota Department of Education said the state is scheduled to receive $1.4 billion from the federal government… Read More

By Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota People who sell baked goods, jams and jelly, and other foods they make at home without a license would be allowed to sell more with fewer restrictions under a change being considered at the Minnesota Capitol. Since 2015, Minnesota has allowed the sale of homemade products that are shelf-stable without refrigeration. Known… Read More

Free online funding course available Homeowners with septic systems understand the significant investment they have made in their subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) or septic systems. Proper maintenance is essential to protect that investment and ensure and preserve underground water quality. To assist homeowners in understanding and maintaining their systems, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling… Read More