Photo by Chad Koenen Large orange barricades were set up throughout the downtown Henning area late last week as construction crews prepare for the 2024 Highway 108 project. Henning Utility Supervisor Ted Strand said as part of the preconstruction project, crews completed soil borings to get a profile of the road base. They also looked for… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on April 11, recognized county public health employees who collaborate with partners outside of the health sector. Those partners include city planners, transportation officials, education officials and private sector businesses. Similar recognition is coming from county boards across Minnesota and throughout the United States who also are issuing national… Read More

Free park day is one of four planned for 2023 in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 22. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a… Read More

Courses are sponsored by the department of public safety Have you been riding your machine for 10, 20, or even 30 years…and think you know it all? Do you want to challenge yourself? Take a one-day course and see what you’ve got.   The “Advanced” and “Expert” courses will take bikers to another level skill- wise…. Read More

OTC emphaizes the need to promote programs, activities By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed April 2023 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Otter Tail County. The five-person county board called upon all county residents, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities and businesses to recognize this month by… Read More

Sponsorships will be for up to $500 apiece As communities look ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe space for all is vital.  West Central Initiative is once again offering support to communities that want to explore ways to be more welcoming by participating in Welcoming Week 2023. This annual national event is… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, April 17, 2018 If someone wants to challenge Kale Misegades to a free throw contest, they may want to rethink that challenge. The 10-year-old from rural Henning is making his second straight trip to the Elks National Hoop Shoot competition in Chicago, Ill. After finishing in third place in the 8-9-year-old… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School There are three things you can do to be a better reader: #1  Read, #2 Read and #3 Read.   This was a reading challenge month in the library.  Mrs. Quammen and Mrs. Wiese started a reading challenge with kindergarten through fifth grade students three years ago. They challenged the students to… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Hundreds of local children converged on the Ottertail Community Center on Saturday afternoon for the annual Ottertail Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt featured over 6,000 eggs that were hidden on the road.

Photo by Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County residents appreciate the remodeled and spacious  License Center at the County Government Services Center on the northwest side of Fergus Falls. Driver license renewals, vehicle license tab renewals and other services are provided at this location. More information on the county website.