This fall, the M State Fine Arts Department invites you to step into the potluckpowered kitchen of a rural Minnesota church with its musical comedy, “Church Basement Ladies.” Inspired by the best-selling book, “Growing Up Lutheran,” by Minnesota authors Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, the show celebrates the unsung heroines who keep the coffee brewing… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning 6-12th grade choir students performed a number of selections during the fall music concert on Thursday evening. The fall concert was held in place of the fall school musical that has been moved to the spring of the year. Prior to the start of the concert, Henning Principal Thomas Williams… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Clayton Johnson of Albert Lea wrapped up the Landmark Center 2020 Workshop Series with two days of wood carving last week. The workshop was the eighth one the Landmark Center hosted as part of the summer workshop series.  Scott Gunderson doesn’t view his new business venture at Folden Hills… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The third annual Deer Creek Trunk or Treat once again turned out a big crowd of people on Sunday afternoon. Held at the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, the event was organized by church members, Deer Creek Fire and Rescue, as well as community members. Approximately 20 trunks and 250 people attended… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Roger Lonnstrom got the welcome home he never received when he returned from Vietnam some 50 years ago as both he and Roger Heschke recently took part in the Honor Flight out of Fargo, N.D. Both local veterans spoke slowly and emphasized the overwhelming feeling they received when they landed back in… Read More

Plan to provide a road map for future projects By Chad Koenen Publisher With rapid growth comes the need to plan for some expansive road and community projects in the near-to-distant future. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council heard from Bob Schliemann of Apex Engineering, who compiled a five-year capital improvement… Read More

Henning native opens new shirt business By Chad Koenen Publisher Kendal (Bjorklund) Arndt is providing a stylish way to showcase businesses and community events in the greater Henning area. The Henning-native has been slowly growing her custom shirt company KM Designs over the past two years from just embroidery to screen prints and more. The company, which is… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Jodi Teich was introduced as Otter Tail County’s new County Engineer, replacing Krysten Foster who resigned from her position in August to become a Senior Project Manager at Stonebrooke Engineering. Teich began her duties on Oct. 13. Teich brings extensive leadership experience in county engineering and transportation planning to Otter Tail County. She grew… Read More

Halloween party set for Saturday  By Tucker Henderson Reporter ith Halloween right around the corner, Karvonen Funeral Home has come up with another evening of festivities for families across the region. With an early date set for Saturday, Oct. 25, there will be activities for everyone at their facility in Wadena. This year’s theme is “The Greatest… Read More

Recycling program to begin in early 2026 Otter Tail County is taking a significant step toward the long-range strategic plan for countywide single-sort curbside recycling with the launch of a pilot program beginning January 2026 in the southeast quadrant. Thanks to grant funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), residents in the cities of Battle… Read More