By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota Democrats at the Minnesota Capitol started a push in the second week of the legislative session to prevent gun violence, but Republicans pushed back, saying the laws would infringe on the rights of lawful gun owners and not deter criminals.  The DFL push was backed by parents and students from Annunciation Catholic… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate Henning High School senior Megan Weber scored her 1,000th career point last Monday in a non-conference game against Rothsay. Weber, who is the daughter of Darren and Eileen Weber of Henning, needed 20 points coming into the game to eclipse the milestone. She reached that mark on a… Read More

Group to host second meeting to brainstorm solutions By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning EDA will host a second housing oriented meeting with local representatives as it seeks to address a shortage of affordable housing options in the community.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Thursday morning, Henning EDA President Andy Eckhoff highlighted the success of the… Read More

School board to continue discussion for class options By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School District will not explore additional cooperative opportunities with the Battle Lake School District for athletics and the annual spring musical, but academics and other fine arts programs may still be on the table. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In 2021, Otter Tail County completed a Master Plan that established strategic goals for waste management. The plan includes a path towards zero landfilling, uniform service delivery to all residents and responsible financial decision making.  The county’s current solid waste initiatives include single-sort curbside recycling. In January 2026 Otter Tail County… Read More

Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons announced he will not be seeking reelection, according to an announcement released on social media on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fitzgibbons is the third sheriff in the region to do so in the past month, joining Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander, who is not seeking a fourth term and announced he… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Feb. 10, took note of community residents, service organizations, businesses and church groups who offer to donate items or gift cards to Otter Tail County Human Services to assist in meeting the needs of people served by human services programs. Minnesota Statute allows a county to accept gifts by… Read More

NYM student is a member of the Ottertail Boy Scouts By Tucker Henderson Reporter Although Aidan Krosch completed his Eagle Scout project in the fall of 2024, he still had some requirements that needed to be completed and submitted to the Eagle Board of Review. During an Eagle Ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 25, he was honored as one… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A resident of eastern Otter Tail County lost $5,000 as the victim of a scam, reported by county sheriff deputies on Feb. 15. The county resident was contacted by a male using internet communications referred to as VOIP which, according to sheriff deputies, is a security risk. The county resident was… Read More

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class:  Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) is a step-by-step personal finance course designed to help everyday people take control of their money by teaching budgeting, debt elimination, and wealth-building strategies. With practical tools, community support, and a proven framework, FPU empowers individuals and families to achieve financial stability and… Read More