By Chad Koenen Publisher The word little may be in its name, but stepping inside the Little Bar and Grill feels like anything but a small experience. From the fresh look, new menu, big crowds and even a brand new kitchen, the Little Bar and Grill in Battle Lake has already turned into a popular destination… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Cody Truax has the unique ability to transform a rundown vehicle that has seen its better days into a pristine piece of heaven that looks like it just came off the assembly line. In many ways he is like an artist and a dirty vehicle is his canvas that in a few… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary School students took center stage on Friday morning for their annual spring concert. The concert featured the fifth grade band and K-5 students singing a variety of songs in front of a large crowd in the stands. Due to inclement weather, the elementary track and field day was postponed to Monday. 

Tyler Wohlers Trail grand opening set for June 21 By Chad Koenen Publisher Chickens may soon be coming to the land of otters.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council gave initial support to proceed with exploring the possibility of adopting a chicken ordinance in the community. What the ordinance may actually look… Read More

As the event leadership team of Otter Tail County’s Relay For Life is busy planning this year’s Relay For Life, there is an added air of excitement because we will be celebrating the 30th year of the Otter Tail County Relay.  As the OTC Relay celebrates its 30th year, the American Cancer Society Relay For… Read More

Legislative leaders, Gov. Tim Walz, Speaker Lisa Demuth, Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy have announced joint budget targets on Thursday, May 15. Among the most notable provisions is a roll-back on MinnesotaCare eligibility, which will end eligibility for adults currently in the program and close the program to new adult… Read More

Two of the Henning Business Professionals of America (BPA) members did a great job of representing the Henning School and the Henning area at the National BPA Contests in Orlando, Fla., May 7-11.   Senior Tiffany Weber and Junior Monica Hansen joined approximately 7,000 members from 26 different states and 4 countries competing in a variety… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Memorial Day weekend isn’t just a time for people to fire up the grill and head to the lake for the first time—it is an opportunity to pay respect to individuals and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the country. Two Memorial Day programs are being planned in the Henning and… Read More

Anyone who is interested in joining the Henning Community Education Book Club should contact Henning Community Ed at 583-2927, opt. 1 to get on the list.  The group meets once a month.  

Students in Ryan Emter’s fourth grade class at Henning School recently completed their annual Real-Life Geometry Drawings project in math. This much-anticipated activity challenges students to apply their knowledge of geometry in a fun and creative way.  Each student selected a theme and incorporated 14 different geometric terms into their drawing, carefully labeling each element. Over… Read More