By Chad Koenen Publisher Veterans from across the area stopped by the Country Corner Cafe on Wednesday for an appreciation dinner in Henning.  In addition to a meal, veterans who attended the meal received a special bear that was created by a group of volunteers to show their appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. … Read More

Fall musical to open Friday night By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School will be transformed into a heavenly place in Greece this weekend. Mamma Mia will be coming to Henning School as part of the annual high school musical. Set it Greece, Mamma Mia is the story of Donna and her daughter Sophie who are getting ready for… Read More

Visitors stop by Phelps Mill in rural OT County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Three residents of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, a province in western Canada, arrived in Otter Tail County on Oct. 15 to visit for a week with relatives who have family heritage in both Minnesota and Saskatchewan. Making the journey to Minnesota were Lyle… Read More

Santa Day is coming soon.  The Henning Landmark Center will once again be hosting a Christmas Tree in their courtyard.  Henning CHAT is once again selling ornaments to help decorate the tree.  Ornaments may be purchased from any Henning CHAT member-Nikki Olson, Nikki Lohse, Annette Wigert, Donna Smith, Dan Broten, Diane Thorson or at the Henning and… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 The Henning City Council has appointed a new mayor following the passing of longtime mayor Jim Hermanson. During the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Councilman Jerimiah Rice was appointed mayor and Beno Lohse to the vacant council seat left by Rice. Patrick Krejci has been on the job for… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher St. Edward’s Catholic Church is once again gearing up for its annual community Thanksgiving meal. The meal will feature turkey and all of the trimmings and will be served on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 12-2 p.m., or until the food is gone. The meal is free and open to the public. A free-will… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Big changes are coming to downtown Henning as soon as this winter.  Dave Rahn, who is the owner of Rahn’s Oil and Propane, recently purchased both Denny’s Food N Sport, as well as Pete’s Amoco at the corner of Inman St. and Douglas Ave. Both gas stations, as well as Denny’s car wash,… Read More

Henning freshman takes 45th place at state By Chad Koenen Publisher With the pep band playing behind her, Nora Froslee walked down a student-lined hallway on Friday morning as she prepared for the state cross country meet.  Just a freshman, Froslee qualified for her first-ever state cross country meet after taking ninth place at the Section 6A… Read More