As the 2025 Christmas season concluded, GP Anderson—creator of the Christmas in Wadena animated light show—delivered this year’s donations to Project Share, the local food shelf in Wadena. Anderson met with Project Share Director Mary Ann Hagen, where together they unloaded and weighed 343 pounds of donated food. He also presented a check for $1,419.95,… Read More

Early New Year’s Eve morning a house fire on East Lake Street in Parkers Prairie was reported to Otter Tail County Dispatch.  According to an Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the house was completely engulfed in flames by the time of arrival of the fire department at approximately 7 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Three family members… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County resident and retiree Chuck Brunko of Fergus Falls was at the historic Minnesota Vikings game 50 years ago when Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Roger Staubach completed the famous Hail Mary pass to teammate Drew Pearson. There were only 24 seconds left in game, giving Dallas a stunning come-from-behind victory. For Brunko… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on proposed administrative rules governing fur farms as directed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2024. That legislation established separate statutory provisions for fur farms and directed the DNR to develop rules applicable specifically to fur farm operations. The proposed rules strengthen the framework for identifying problems… Read More

Central Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for a project partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension Central Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Central RSDP). Central RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota resources. Community members work on diverse project teams that research, design and plan… Read More

Henning to face Park Christian in Breakdown Classic on Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher On his first basket of the night, Henning High School senior Kale Misegades became the first male basketball player in school history to break the 2,000 career point barrier. Coming into the game Misegades had 1,999 points and joined Ellie Dague who… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate For nearly 20 years, Ken and Toni Erlandson have been providing a warm home and meals to children during their time of need—sometimes with not more than a few moments notice. As foster parents, the family has opened their home to children from across the region and provided… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Pastor Wendell Wahlin shoveled the sidewalk near Cornerstone Church in downtown Henning on Monday morning after a weekend snowstorm left between 5-8 inches of wintery cover on the region. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office advised against travel on Sunday night as winds caused near white out conditions. 

By Chad Koenen Publisher No plant is quite as synonymous with Christmas and the holiday season as the poinsettia. The bold red colors and large green leaves leave little doubt the holiday season is upon the region when a gaze comes across the typically seasonal plant. Well, unless your name is Marlene Stueve and you are… Read More

Plan to guide next five years at Henning School By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School Board received its first glimpse of a draft report that could guide the school district for at least the next five years. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Henning School Board received a draft copy of an… Read More