Henning School costume parade set for October 31 By Chad Koenen Publisher Tis’ the season for spooky ghosts, super heroes and princesses in the greater Henning and Ottertail area. In fact, an eclectic collection of costumes and children will be converging on the area as local youth attempt to fill their buckets and bags with enough candy… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher It may not have been by design, but the Henning City Council made things a bit easier for people to remember the name of its two office staff members. In fact, there is just one letter separating city clerk/treasurer Jenna Kovarik and new deputy clerk Jenny Lynch. “Jenna and Jenny, you don’t have… Read More

Green lights to be illuminate county buildings from Nov. 4-11 In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County announced plans to illuminate county buildings green from November 4–11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative to honor and support military veterans. The campaign raises awareness about the unique challenges faced… Read More

Contributed photos A bridge was repaired and road work was recently completed on County Road 67 near Leaf River and the City of Deer Creek. A number of repairs were completed on County Road 67 throughout the summer and the road recently opened back up to motorists.

It’s a “time of remembrance of those who have joined the Life Eternal throughout the Christian world. Many countries celebrate the day with various traditions common to their cultures.  Nidaros Lutheran Church will offer a community All Saints Sunday service in the evening, Sunday, Nov. 2. At 5 p.m. individuals and families will arrive for a… Read More

Presidential library to host grand opening on July 4, 2026 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, nearing completing near Medora in western North Dakota, will be dedicated on July 4, 2026. This grand opening will coincide with America’s 250th anniversary and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Medora has, for many… Read More

In honor of local veterans, Henning School would like to invite the public to donate to the local food shelf as a way to say thank you for all you have done. When you come to the program at 1 p.m. on November 11, please consider bringing cans of food to resupply the food shelf.  Checks… Read More

Biker injured east of Dent By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  A county resident who lives northwest of Battle Lake has been scammed out of $700, as reported by county sheriff deputies on Oct. 13. The scam victim, believing a phone pitch that he won a truck and large amount of cash, gave the scammers numbers… Read More

When the Board of Directors and Executive Director of Love INC of Greater East Otter Tail County began planning their Fall Fundraiser, they had two main goals: raise a substantial amount of money to support the mission and help attendees understand the hardships experienced by people who reach out to Love INC for help.  As… Read More

The 2025 Relay for Life of Otter Tail County was both exciting and challenging for the Relay Event Leadership team.  It was exciting to be planning to celebrate and honor the 30th anniversary of a successful relay, yet there was also the challenge of searching for and adapting to a new venue. All things considered,… Read More