Photos by Chad Koenen The 31 members of the Henning High School Class of 2023 had a few surprises and tricks up their sleeves at the 113th annual commencement ceremony at Henning High School on Saturday. As each student received their high school diploma from school board member Matt Reinbold, the students presented him with a… Read More

Soldier with local ties was killed in WWII battle By Chad Koenen Publisher Memorial Day came a bit early for the family members of the late Private First Class Mervin Galland.  As approximately 40 people gathered around a casket draped with American flag there were a few tears, a few smiles and plenty of time for reflection… Read More

Grant would help to replace wildlife equipment By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Deer Creek will seek a grant to replace some aging equipment for the local fire department. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council approved a measure to seek a grant from the Minnesota DNR to replace some of its… Read More

Safety Saturday to be held June 3 at Ottertail Fire Hall By Chad Koenen Publisher Construction for the Tyler Wohlers Trail took a big step forward last week.  The long-awaited trail will be constructed along Highway 78, beginning near the fishing pier and Otter Tail Lake boat access. The trail will head north to Ottertail. In order… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Nathan and Kristy Thalmann have been named as the 2023 Outstanding Farm Leader for East Otter Tail County. The Thalmanns own Mid-Central Equipment in Henning, which sells everything form skid loaders, tractors, hay equipment, grain bins and hoop buildings. Mid-Central Equipment services many of the products it sells to the agriculture community… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher After commuting to Fargo, N.D. for nearly 20 years, Siobhan Anderson is excited about the chance to work closer to home. Anderson is a new stylist at the Shimmer Shack in Henning and has been doing hair for almost 50 years. While she lives outside of Perham, Anderson is married to Henning native… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 22, addressed county jail facility issues and discussed next steps for jail planning with consultants. Among the studies would be a comprehensive operations and facility space needs assessment.  The five-person county board agrees it is important to study the existing infrastructure along with future operational and judicial… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning High School hosted its 113th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Above: A total of 31 students graduated as part of the Class of 2023. Prior to the start of graduation on Saturday the students gathered outside of the school for one final class picture.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents who have attended public meetings in previous months have expressed their desire for their roadways to be maintained at the highest level. Doing so requires lots of money. Factoring in road resurfacing, reconstruction and adding in bridge replacements results in millions of dollars. The county board of commissioners, on May 23,… Read More

Photo by Korie Koenen Summer is upon the greater Henning area as temperatures approached 90 degrees last week. On Tuesday the sign at the Landmark Center reached 89 degrees as school let out for the day.