Photos by Chad Koenen Just one week after being crowned as the new Henning Festival and Little Miss Henning royalty, the princesses and queen joined local pilots and volunteers to serve pancakes and breakfast at the annual Henning fly-in breakfast. The event is a fundraiser for the Henning EAA chapter and provides the opportunity for guests… Read More

HVAC project to be finished in time for school By Chad Koenen Publisher The expansive Henning School building project is right on track, at least that was the message the Henning School Board received last week. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the Henning School Board heard an update on the school building project from… Read More

Fireworks to get event underway on Friday night By Chad Koenen Publisher After a brief fling with the month of June over the past few years, Deer Trails Day has moved back to the last Saturday in July once again this year. While a bulk of the activities are set for Saturday, Deer Trails Day will actually kick off… Read More

Donation to assist fire department to purchase gear By Chad Koenen Publisher A sizable donation from the Ottertail Lions Club will have a major impact on the Ottertail Fire Department. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council heard that the Ottertail Lions Club has donated $50,000 to the Ottertail Fire Department to assist in… Read More

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on the Minnesota High School League website as part of its John’s Journal feature. It is being reprinted with its permission. By John Millea John’s Journal, MSHSL Five years after winning a state championship, the members of the 2019 Henning High School boys basketball team continue to inspire. What they did five… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Auctioneer Tim Erp rattled off a cadence during the annual Ottertail Community Auction on Saturday evening in Ottertail. The auction featured everything from gift baskets to gift certificates and getaway packages. Proceeds raised from the auction will benefit the Ottertail community. A final total of money raised at the auction was not… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Henning fly-in breakfast was held on Saturday morning at the airport. The event featured pancakes served by representatives from the Henning Festival royalty, as well as local pilots and members of the Henning EAA. The event also included door prizes and a chance to visit outdoors, while looking at one… Read More

East, West Otter Tail County Fairs begin this week By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This summer’s West Otter Tail County Fair in Fergus Falls drew in youth 4-H members, similar to other county fairs, with a rich tradition of 4-H participation from generation to generation. Every summer thousands of 4-H members take part in Minnesota county fairs.  “When… Read More

Sheriff’s Office offers tips for safe summer driving By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A Pelican Rapids man was injured after losing control of his motorcycle late Wednesday afternoon, July 17, near Deer Creek. The accident took place near the intersection of Highway 29 and 580th Avenue. Sheriff deputies said the man, 59-year-old John Franklin Donson, sustained… Read More

OT County Sheriff’s office offers tips for avoiding scams By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  A resident of Vergas, on July 14, avoided becoming the victim of a scam, but not before almost taking the bait from a scam artist. Sheriff deputies said the county resident had received a text message indicating the Vergas resident was the winner… Read More