Photos by Chad Koenen School pride was on full display on Friday as part of the annual homecoming week celebration at Henning School. Friday’s festivities included a pepfest in the morning, as well as a parade that rolled through downtown Henning in the afternoon. Students who didn’t participate in the parade lined the streets to… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners signed a 2026 proclamation noting October as Manufacturing Month. The manufacturing industry is a critically important part of Minnesota’s and Otter Tail County’s diverse economy. “It continues to be a very large part of the economy, almost $250 million in wages are paid in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many county residents visiting the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, are stepping into the rear platform of a recreated Pullman-style railcar modeled after Roosevelt’s famous train whistle-stops. The term whistle-stop comes from the railroad practice where a train signaled small town depots with a… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher False information about elections has proliferated online and on social media since 2020. With the November 3 midterm election now less-than one month away, local election officials continue to see misinformation spread online that is meant to undermine public faith in elections, as well as risk interfering with voters’ ability to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This is the time of year when Otter Tail Lakes Country, an organization that promotes this area of west central Minnesota, emphasizes Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids as one of Minnesota’s most stunning locations for fall color. “The rolling hills at Maplewood State Park turn brilliant with… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As he sits at a desk just a few feet away from the chapel where some of the most epic games of indoor football took place as a child in New York Mills, Greg Karvonen reflected not only on what his family’s business has meant to the community, but to the… Read More

Astera Health is pleased to announce that Patt Knudtson has been named a 2026 recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association’s (MHA) Patient Gratitude Award. This honor reflects the trust and thankfulness of the patients and families at the center of Astera’s care. The Patient Gratitude Award recognizes a patient whose care experience inspired them to… Read More

The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Alexandria September 11-13 where 734 youth from 58 counties participated in the following events with 1,971 entries: Archery; 3-D Archery; BB gun; Standard Air Rifle; 3 Position Air Rifle; Air Pistol, .22 Rifle; Muzzleloading; Trap; Silhouette; Wildlife Calling; Skillathon and Cast Iron Cooking…. Read More

Each October, Minnesota children get a school break during the Minnesota Educator Academy. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages families to spend time outdoors during the MEA weekend, which is Oct. 15-18 this year. For families looking for fun ideas for MEA weekend, Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have a wide range of… Read More

Each October, Minnesota children get a school break during the Minnesota Educator Academy. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages families to spend time outdoors during the MEA weekend, which is Oct. 15-18 this year. For families looking for fun ideas for MEA weekend, Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have a wide range of… Read More