Visitors to  Vining for for Watermelon Day are encouraged to  stop by the Vining Community History Center located  upstairs in the  Vining Community building.   The endeavor to  collect and save artifacts,  items and  information about the early history   of  the  Vining  Community  was begun  in 2005  when  special  space   became available.   It’s … Read More

August can provide some good fishing opportunities By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Wind and rain did not stop our party of three in having a great time fishing with guide Ross Hagemeister in his boat Monday morning, Aug. 5. Donning rain gear was well worth the effort while we caught several walleye between 7 and… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Dozens of people gathered on Sunday afternoon for the grand opening of the new Henning Skate Park. The afternoon featured a time for people to try out the new skate park located in the Henning Festival Grounds, as well as play games like bean bags, enjoy a bite from the Farmstand food… Read More

Pontoon passengers rescued from a lake near Ottertail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, shortly after midnight on Saturday, Aug. 2, reported that a drunken driver with no identification was injured northwest of Perham on Highway 10. He was admitted to the Perham hospital with the name “John Doe” and later was transported to… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Several non-profit groups, emergency personnel and city staff were on hand Tuesday night for the annual National Night Out festivities at the Henning Event Center and Henning Festival grounds. The night featured a number of giveaway items, like frisbees (above), as well as a chance to learn more about different organizations in… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension Office is hosting Annie’s Project event, a transformative two-day retreat dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and empowering women passionate about agriculture. Organizers are excited to invite long-time, beginner, and future farmers from both urban and rural areas to join us for this inspiring event focused on collaboration, growth, and empowerment…. Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Ottertail was hopping on Saturday for the annual OtterFest celebration. The weekend began on Friday night with the annual demo derby, but Saturday featured a parade with plenty of candy and floats, as well as a craft fair (medium right), car show (bottom right), a magic show (below), fireworks and more. Among… Read More

County installs 53 miles of centerline mumble strips Otter Tail County Highway Department announces the installation of 53 miles of centerline mumble strips during the 2024 construction season. “Residents may wonder why the county considered this project,” said County Engineer Krysten Foster, “The newer design is a different style, which is intended to be less annoying… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 Henning’s first-ever National Night Out event took off on Tuesday—literally for part of the night. Mike Helle, who helped organize the event, estimated there were over 400 people who attended the event. In fact, volunteers served 350 hot dogs for a free-will donation and ran out of hot… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The Henning Skate Park came to life last week as representatives from the American Ramp Company completed the installation of the new skate park. A grand opening celebration is being planned for Sunday, Aug. 11 at the skate park in the Henning Festival grounds. While the park is operational, the skate park… Read More