Kids quilt camps to be held at Trinity Center By Chad Koenen Publisher Quilting has a unique ability to provide warmth for the body, mind and soul. Not only do quilts provide heat on a cold winter’s night, but they provide an uplifting effect that few gifts can offer when facing a difficult situation or time.  Once a necessity… Read More

Weber takes 26th at BPA contest The Henning BPA chapter had two individuals compete at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill., from May 10-13 after qualifying during the State Contests in March.   Sophomore Isabelle Godding qualified for the national contests in Basic Office Systems and Procedures while Tiffany Weber qualified in Advanced Office Systems and… Read More

Start of the school year pushed back one week By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School students will start school a week late and still be able to get out before the Memorial Day holiday next year. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the Henning School Board approved the 2024-25 school calendar which shows students beginning… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 21, again postponed until June 11 a final decision about a proposed vacation home rental ordinance. Last-minute citizen input has been received and changes to the proposed ordinance need to be reviewed by all five county board members. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to allow… Read More

Contributed photo Todd Anderson will be bringing his Elvis Presley show back to Ottertail this summer for the annual Music in the Park concert series in the community park. The concert series will feature seven shows this summer in Ottertail.  By Chad Koenen Publisher Things always seem to be a bit bigger in Ottertail, and there is… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the Henning High School Class of 1959 held their 65th high school class reunion on Tuesday afternoon. The classmates gathered at Vining Grill for a time of sharing memories, catching up on the past year and enjoying a lunch a the restaurant. The group holds a class reunion each year. 

By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Creek’s general fund grew by just over $113,000 last year, which was a welcomed sight as the town prepares for a number of expansive projects in the near future. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard its 2023 audit report from Dean Birkeland, of Carlson… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on May 20, reported a serious injury in a May 18 accident at the intersection of Highways 59 and 31. This involved a motorcycle and vehicle northeast of Pelican Rapids. The driver of the motorcycle, 36-year-old Preston Eickenbrock of Fargo, was airlifted to Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The accident,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners held a public meeting on May 21 and subsequently passed a resolution of support for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) related to the development of infrastructure for new residential parcels in Pelican Rapids, referred to as Pinewood Estates. TIF is a method of financing real estate development costs in Otter… Read More

Contributed photo Henning High School senior Lane Dilly, who is the son of Ellen and Luke Dilly, recently signed a Letter of Intent to play football in the fall at Concordia College in Moorhead. Dilly was a running back and linebacker on this year’s state semi-final football team. He is pictured with Otter Tail Central… Read More