The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed November as National Adoption Month. In Minnesota, there are more than 900 children waiting for an adoptive family. Otter Tail County is taking this opportunity to honor those families who adopt and are meeting a direct, urgent need in our communities by providing a safe, loving,… Read More

During the quarterly allocation of Operation Round Up (ORU) funding, Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) awarded $10,000 this October. The ORU Board of Trustees granted funding to five local organizations at their October 10th meeting, bringing LREC’s total donation amount to $514,870 since 2007.  Organizations receiving funds were: • $2,000 to the Fergus Falls Police Department for… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 At just 15 years of age, Ellie Smith and Katelyn Zillmer chose to attend a CNA course over the summer instead of lying on a beach enjoying the sun and spending time with their friends. The course, which was held at State in Fergus Falls, was three days… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen,contributed A pair of trunk or treats in Henning, as well as the annual trunk or treat in Ottertail were held on Monday evening. The fifth annual trunk or treat at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church featured a variety of characters like the Muppet’s, as well as some friendly workers from McDonald’s at the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary School hosted its annual Halloween parade on Monday afternoon. Students in grades K-5 dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume and walked through the downtown Henning area. The students even received candy from a number of businesses and people lining the streets to watch the parade. For more pictures from… Read More

Henning principal is one of six in the state up for the honor By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School Principal Thomas Williams is in a class of his own. Williams, who is in his 16th year as prek-12 principal at Henning School, is one of six finalists for the title of Minnesota middle school principal of the year.  “I am… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A dilapidated building in Deer Creek could provide some additional training for local fire fighters in the region. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council received a letter from Otter Tail County representatives that approved the city using the building for fire training. The building, which is… Read More

New wood sign recognizes national registry honor By Chad Koenen Publisher Late last year the Landmark Center became just one of two buildings in Henning to be added to the National Register for Historic places. Now the facility has a new sign to mark the historic occasion—literally. “We got Landmark Center on the National Register back in December… Read More

Henning Public Utilities departmetn reminds residents to watch for warning signs, call 911 By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning Public Utility staff is getting in touch with their inner motherly instincts as they share that “it is better to be safe than sorry” when it comes to potential carbon monoxide and natural gas leaks. As residents begin… Read More

New officer has 20 years of experience Medley Shamp has been chosen as the new Chief Ambulatory Officer at Tri-County Health Care. Shamp was previously employed as Director of Clinic Operations for the organization.  Shamp comes to the position with more than 20 years of experience in various clinical and nursing roles at Tri-County Health Care…. Read More