By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Sept. 17, said a resident of Otter Tail County lost $1,800 as the result of a Bitcoin scam. Authorities say that Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise and are costing people millions of dollars. “These machines, also known as BTMs, have been popping up at convenience stores,… Read More

Henning Public School library through the Pages for a Purpose book campaign has been awarded for the second year in a row the Children’s Book Project Grant from the Pilcrow Foundation.  The Henning School Library has received 66 books with a total value of $1,201.10.  An additional 21 books valued at  $399.51 were donated by Mr…. Read More

Water’s Edge Church hosts over 100 local youth at fifth quarter By Chad Koenen Publisher Oftentimes it is the simplest things in life that have the greatest impact on the masses. One doesn’t have to look any further than Water’s Edge Church to find a perfect example of that right in Henning’s own backyard. The fifth quarter,… Read More

Commissioners approve land easements By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Sept. 10, heard details of a state pilot program for the purposes of authorizing alternative paramedic response methodologies, with primary sites being based in Otter Tail and St. Louis counties.  This pilot program is adding capacity above and beyond the current Emergency Medical Services… Read More

Expansive wildlife area located south of BL By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Take a drive south of Battle Lake, about 15 miles along Highway 78, and you will arrive at a beautiful area near Lake Christina, with a large hill that is mountainous. This is the home of the Seven Sisters Prairie wildlife area where the counties… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Firefighters from across Otter Tail County responded to a fire at Stub’s Dining & Gunpowder Bar in Battle Lake late on Monday night. Smoke filled the sky as flames were visible from several blocks away. 

Photos by Chad Koenen and Dan Broten The Henning Community Center was filled on Saturday as several dozen people held a quilting gathering. The group ranged from high schoolers to families and retirees. While the group completed a number of quilts throughout the day they also made time to visit and have plenty of treats throughout… Read More

Feedback on updated versions of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ duck and pheasant action plans is being accepted through  Friday, Oct. 11. “DNR technical experts, with input from conservation and tribal partners, have been working since March to refresh our current pheasant and duck action plans,” said Leslie McInenly, DNR wildlife populations and regulations manager…. Read More

Come and celebrate autumn during Leaf Days at Maplewood State Park. The Friends of Maplewood annual gathering is an excellent opportunity to see the Park strut its dynamic colors and participate in family-fun activities. The four-day festival is held Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event began in 2002 and… Read More

Wet spring and summer conditions impacted the nesting and brood-rearing season Pheasant numbers in the 2024 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were similar to 2023 and 19 percent above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “The stability in pheasant numbers across the state and most regions is welcome news after the wet… Read More