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

Deer rifle set for November 9 in Minnesota More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure and put venison in the freezer. Deer hunting is the primary tool used to manage deer populations, and… Read More

Group to stop at new adult male transition home in Perham Otter Tail County Probation hosted its annual program tour spotlighting transitional housing initiatives. The tour included visits to the Teens in Transition Program and Next Step Program, both run by North Homes Children and Family Services in Grand Rapids, Minn. Additionally, participants visited the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County sheriff deputies, on Oct. 14, reported two injuries in a Amish buggy accident near New York Mills. A minivan struck the rear of the buggy at 5:50 p.m. on Highway 67. Both drivers were southbound at the time of the accident. The driver of the Amish buggy, 40-year-old Mabel Stauffer… Read More

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rita of Perham will present their 55th Annual Style Show, “Fall is in the Air” on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham. The morning will begin with brunch, with the style show following featuring fashions from local… Read More

The Minnesota State Centers of Excellence invite you and your students to attend Minnesota Works: Exploring Tech and Trades event taking place November 1, 8, or 15, 2024  What is  Minnesota Works? This event invites our communities from across the state to explore the high-skill and high-paying jobs critical to Minnesota’s economic future. This event will… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 If there was a bit of a glow coming from the end of the elementary hallway on Tuesday afternoon it was for a good reason. The Henning Shining Lights 4-H group helped third graders at Henning School to construct their own light, using nothing but a watch battery… Read More

Annual haunted house attracted approximately 1,200 people last year By Chad Koenen Publisher An unmistakable scream and sound of a chainsaw will break through an otherwise quiet night on 2nd St. in Henning. Over the next two weekends the 12th annual Henning Haunted House will return to town and raise money with every scared person who dares… Read More

Henning to host fall clean up November 4-5 By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Henning has started to take on properties perceived to be dilapidated and nuisance within the community. However, the issue hasn’t come without a bit of contention between some property owners and the city council as a whole. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday… Read More