Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning School choir put a new twist on the annual “Love Concert” on Monday, Feb. 10 as the concert was moved from the school to Trinity Center. The choir performed a number of love-inspired songs, while also featuring a number of solo performances. Among the solo performers were Gretchen Mimbach (below… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Feb. 19, reported that a county resident who lives near Rush Lake, north of Ottertail city, reported a scam attempt. The resident did not become a scam victim and no loss of money took place. “The resident received an email demanding money to prevent the sender from releasing… Read More

Alcohol deliveries have become more popular since COVID-19 pandemic Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota For many people, deliveries of alcohol from companies like Doordash and Instacart are a handy convenience, but Wendy Manuel believes such deliveries jeopardized her daughter’s life.  Manuel is a retired hospice chaplain whose daughter, Jacqueline Schiappa, died of alcohol poisoning in 2023 at age 38.  Now… Read More

Esser to become the first high school student to earn an Early Childhood Certificate through M State’s dual enrollment program Surrounded by an adoring bunch of bouncing babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Children’s Corner Learning Center in Perham, high school student Chesney Esser sits ‘crisscross applesauce’ on the floor, building block towers, doing peg puzzles and… Read More

Lampl graduates from SCSU St. Cloud State University graduated more than 518 students during fall semester 2024.  Among the students who graduated from St. Cloud State University was Jerry Lampl, Deer Creek, Master of Science, Technology Education. St. Cloud State University serves more than 10,000 students, with a focus on individualized student support and a holistic approach to… Read More

T-shirt orders are currently being accepted for the ninth annual World Down Syndrome Day celebration in Henning. The t-shirt orders will be accepted through March 5 and can be ordered by contacting Charlene Witt at (320) 760-2186. The cost for a t-shirt, which comes in youth sizes S-L and adult from S-5XL, is $20 apiece. The t-shirts… Read More

5 years ago Monday, Feb. 25, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Five Otter Tail Central Bulldog wrestlers, including Hayden Hart, Laredo Bugbee, Zane Swanson, Brien Poser and Cian Buehler have advanced to the state wrestling tournament that will be held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.  Just two years after accepting the position to be superintendent at Henning… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning Elementary dance group, under the direction of Bill Balfanz, put on a show at halftime of Tuesday’s girls basketball game in Henning. The dancers were all elementary students at Henning School and the performance even brought out a sighting of the school Hornet mascot.

By Chad Koenen Publisher With a towering mountain of fabric and padding surrounding him, and the humming sound of a sewing machine in the background, longtime Henning business owner Glenn Scott carefully checks out the stitches on a unique piece of animal hide that made its way into his shop. Nearby, there are fairly common shades… Read More

State bill has yet to be heard in Senate Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Some northern Minnesota lawmakers want to shift tax dollars paid on seasonal recreational homes that currently go to the state’s general fund to help school districts in the communities where the properties are located.  The change wouldn’t increase or decrease taxes for anyone… Read More