By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of local veterans, family members and representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday afternoon for a special tribute to a person who left a lasting impact on not only the greater Deer Creek area, but has family ties to the Revolutionary… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A parade, fireworks and demo derby—oh my! The annual Henning Festival will kick off on Thursday night in Henning and will include events throughout the weekend. The festival will get underway on Thursday with a farmers market at the Farmstand at 3 p.m., before the historic walking tour led by Chris… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Oakwood Supper Club and Golf Course have been a part of the greater Henning community for well-over 50 years and the founding families of the institution were recently recognized for their efforts to bring a golf course and supper club to the area.  ¶  On Sunday, June 28, Neil Johnson and… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Candidates invited to an open forum June 30 at Thumper Pond in Ottertail city were on hand at an event sponsored by The Caravan of Patriots. The open forum was titled “Know Your Otter Tail County Candidate.” Four of seven candidates for county commissioner seats in District 2… Read More

Contributed photos The annual Miss Henning and Little Miss Henning pageant will be held on Friday evening following the parade at the festival grounds. A total of nine people will be competing for the title of Little Miss Henning, including: Paisley Glebe, Alaina Emter, Elizabeth Horn, Lia Carrlson, Eleanor Hoyhtya, Gianna Thalmann, Delaney Lutgens, Ellie… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen A total of 27 entries participated in the annual West Leaf Lake pontoon parade on the Fourth of July. Some of the entrants decked out their pontoons or boats in the red, white and blue, while others decided to turn their pontoon into a jungle scene

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fort Juelson, a county park since 2011 and located two miles east of Underwood in Tordenskjold Township, commemorated its 150th founding year on Friday, June 26.  The earthen fort was constructed in July 1876 following the defeat of George Armstrong Custer’s Seventh Calvary in eastern Montana. A small group… Read More

The Heart of the Lakes Relay For Life on Friday, July 10, is the culmination of many months of planning and preparation by the Relay leadership team and its 20 teams. Organizers are excited to have the public come out to the East Otter Tail Fairgrounds that evening to enjoy a fun-filled evening designed around… Read More

By Greta Foss Summer Intern New York Mills has a proud tradition of hosting the world’s largest Ronald McDonald House motorcycle ride. This year was no different as hundreds of motorcycles drove through New York Mills at noon on Saturday.  “A lot of the success of the event comes from the nature of the charity,”… Read More

By Greta Foss Summer Intern Allen Taylor, a trucker from Colorado, was victorious at the 2026 Great American Think Off. Taylor argued that the pursuit of happiness has not made Americans unhappy. He did this by examining the definition of happiness, and questioning how we look at the pursuit of happiness. He argued that the… Read More