By Chad Koenen Publisher Andrea Broughten is hoping her new business will provide a way for local residents to not only become more relaxed, but feel better as well.  Massage by Andrea recently moved to the Healthy Balance Chiropractic building in Henning and will begin offering massage therapy services in the community. Broughten has over 18 years… Read More

Local family organizes first program mascot By Chad Koenen Publisher There hasn’t been a shortage of high five and a few dance moves on the sidelines of Otter Tail Central football games this fall. After all, there has been plenty to cheer about as the Bulldogs advanced to their first section championship game since 2018.  However, a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The lutefisk season, in most areas of Otter Tail County at churches and restaurants, doesn’t start until it is close to Thanksgiving. Some county residents got a jump on the lutefisk season by traveling to Richland Lutheran Church, north of Wahpeton near Walcott, N.D., on Friday, Oct. 28. Our group from… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten The Trinity Finials were restored and returned to crown the top of the twin Steeples at Trinity recently in Henning. This is part of the ongoing restoration of steeples and bell tower funded by a grant from Minnesota Historical Society. Additional wood trim and painting will be completed in the Spring of… Read More

Store to close occasionally when volunteers cannot fill shifts By Chad Koenen Publisher ust three years after a group of local residents were able to stave off a potential closure of the Salvation Army thrift store in Henning, a new call is being placed for additional volunteers to help keep the doors of the busy downtown… Read More

Program to feature Make and Take CARE packages for veterans The annual Henning School Veteran’s Day program is set for Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. The day will feature a mixture of songs, tributes and a few special wrinkles to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by local veterans from across the region.  The program is… Read More

Vandalism reported in eastern Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a rural Parkers Prairie home early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1. The location was east of town in Effington Township. “There were no reports of injuries,” said a sheriff deputy. Responding to the scene of the fire starting at 12.24 p.m. were firefighters from… Read More

Henning, Ottertail clinics among those who were recognized UCare held its 14th annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event Thursday, Oct. 13, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center to recognize 22 clinics and care systems with top results in 2021 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures—including preventive care, disease management, behavioral health,… Read More

Ordinance to allow county to help with parking in Dead Lake Township By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons presented a letter of recognition to county board members in honor of the men and women who serve on the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Posse. “We recognize these posse members for their professionalism and dedication… Read More

Contributed photo Alvina Shaw of rural Henning celebrated her 100th birthday September 17 with immediate family in attendance. (Her actual birthday was November 6).  She had seven children, has 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.