By Chad Koenen Publisher While some pastors come and go, Pastor Karl Weber and his wife Mary have been a mainstay at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Ottertail and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richville. After all, if both sides have a general fondness for one another, and you live in the heart of lakes country,… Read More

Over 40 youth involved in ECFE program By Chad Koenen Publisher Some of Henning’s youngest students and families are turning out in droves for a few of the school district’s programs. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning School Board heard that the ECFE program continues to grow, at the same time that the preschool… Read More

Residents encouraged to watch parade through town By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to see a professional athlete, super hero or a larger-than-life taco strolling the streets of downtown Henning? If so, Henning Elementary School has just the ticket. On Thursday, Oct. 31, students at Henning Elementary School will be participating in the annual Halloween Parade through… Read More

Henning, Ottertail, Deer Creek gear up for Halloween By Chad Koenen Publisher Ghosts, superheroes, goblins and princesses—oh my! An eclectic collection of costumes and children will be converging on the area next Thursday night.  Decorative trunks will be filled to the brim on Halloween night for three trunks or treats, one at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in… Read More

Contributed photo The Disciples of the Mission ACC from St. Williams, Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Seven Dolors, St. Ann’s, St. Edward’s, Our Lady of the Lake, and St. James parish celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation with 49 confirmands on September 29, 2024 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors. Bishop Patrick Neary led the Mass,… Read More

Deadline looms for county tax rebate program By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The deadline for homebuilders to apply for the Otter Tail County Property Tax Rebate Program is approaching, with applications due by Dec. 31, 2024. This program offers a rebate on property taxes for new home construction, providing up to $10,000 from the county. While the… Read More

OTC town is home to world’s largest loon By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Tuesday, Oct. 15, this reporter drove from Fergus Falls to Vergas to have lunch with a fellow high school classmate who lives north of Vergas, in Becker County. Both of us are on the planning committee for our next high school class reunion. … Read More

One injured in residential fire near BL By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One person was injured Oct. 14 in a farm accident near Vining in southeastern Otter Tail County. The accident took place at 11:48 a.m. Sheriff deputies said that Daryl Baardsen, 76, was pulling a tractor with a pickup when the accident took place. He… Read More

As the leaves fall and the nights grow cooler, the water temperature in lakes and rivers across the state has started dropping as well. Whether they’re hunting, fishing, or paddling, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers this reminder to anyone still using the water: Your safety is your responsibility. Even for strong swimmers, unexpected falls… Read More

Henning native to serve patients with Lakewood Health Systems Lakewood Health System welcomes Marissa Baumgartner, physician assistant (PA), as its first care management provider. Originally from Henning, Baumgartner completed her undergraduate degree at North Dakota State University, and received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Bethel University. She is a member of the American… Read More