Contributed photos The Trinity Center in Henning hosted its first of three kids quilt camps last week. A total of 14 youth participated in the quilt camp which taught local youth the art of quilting, while also giving them a chance to make their own custom piece. The next kids quilt camp will be held… Read More

The NDSCS Alumni Foundation invites NDSCS alums and supporters from the Ottertail Lakes area to a meet and Greet at The Otter.  Kim Nelson, Executive Director of the Alumni Foundation, and Rod Flanigan, NDSCS President, will be hosting alums from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, to connect, network and celebrate with the NDSCS family.  “We are… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Health recently redesignated Astera Health as a level 4 trauma hospital. Astera Health and staff voluntarily participated in the process to remain part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. The process included an outside review of the hospital’s resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. Astera Health met standards of commitment,… Read More

On  June 2,   Pastor Dick Kennedy celebrated the 60th anniversary date of his  ordination into the Lutheran ministry. He was ordained at  St. Peter, Minn., at the Gustavus Adolphus Chapel.    In his years of ministry he has served  Minnesota   congregations in  Mountain Iron, Excelsior, Montevideo, Fergus Falls, Perham and most recently the  Vining… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Four decades have gone by since the year 1979 when four young men left East Leaf Lake, north of Henning, entered Otter Tail Lake by canoe and paddled all the way to Hudson Bay. Dennis Weidemann authored a book, “This Water Goes North,” which chronicles their adventure from… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten Construction workers were busy last week replacing the shingles on the Lions Shelter in Amundson Park. The new shingles are part of a larger project to make necessary repairs to the popular shelter. 

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on  June 11, learned more about the rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) financial assistance from the state of Minnesota. Providing an overview was County Administrator Nicole Hansen. State legislation provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers who primarily serve Greater Minnesota communities. The EMS aid package also… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher One of Otter Tail County’s smallest communities is now the home of an expansive auto body and mechanic shop. Dillon Quick has opened Quick’s Auto Repair near the big foot statue in Vining. In a town of just 80 people it is rather hard to miss the large new building that sits just… Read More

Decision to terminate employment could be appealed By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council has notified deputy clerk Joseph Miller of its intent to terminate his employment with the City of Henning. The decision came after allegations and charges against Miller were addressed by the city council during a public hearing last Monday night. Miller, who was… Read More

Rural Ottertail native is stationed in Indonesia By Chad Koenen Publisher Ted Meinhover was at peace recently as he sat around the table at his parents house in rural Ottertail. He was half a world away from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta, which is in the heart of Indonesia, but there was a certain sense of calm… Read More