By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Good news for county commissioners on May 21 was a report from county extension agents that youth participation in 4-H in Otter Tail County totals 1,955. Otter Tail County has several 4-H clubs where members participate in a variety of projects and develop their leadership skills. University of Minnesota Extension employees… Read More

OTC to add county accountant position By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Members of the Otter Tail County Employee’s Committee shared with county commissioners that the United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties presented Otter Tail County with the “Shining Star” Award.  This award is presented to one entity, public or private, that has gone above and… Read More

CLC announces spring 2024 honors list Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2024 spring semester honors lists.    The President’s List includes 220 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits.   The Dean’s List includes 203 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 28, 2019 The Henning Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, formerly the Henning Nursing Home, will be closing. The decision to close the facility was made because the average daily occupancy of the care center has declined in recent years and has reached a point of where it cannot be sustained anymore.  This… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning and Deer Creek gathered on Monday morning for a pair of Memorial Day programs. The Henning program was held at the Trinity Center due to inclement weather and featured a number of speeches, including from Pastor Wendell Wahlin (below) and Isabelle Gaodding (below). The Deer Creek program featured the laying of… Read More

Recipes received by June 30 could be featured by DNR The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to share their favorite Minnesota fish recipes through the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange. People can submit recipes through June 30 for the chance to be featured on DNR website and social media platforms. “The recipe exchange is a… Read More

Photos by Kendall Koenen Henning Elementary students braved the rings, warped wall and even a few uneven balls as they made their way through the Ninja Anywhere obstacle course on Wednesday, May 15. The obstacle course was set up on the football field on the final day of school and was an obstacle course similar to… Read More

City weighs earmarking lot for Habitat for Humanity By Chad Koenen Publisher A proposed Habitat for Humanity home in the City of Ottertail has been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean either the city council or organizers within the Habitat for Humanity organization are giving up hope about bringing a new habitat home to town. During… Read More

Henning School students take first, third place in local contest By Chad Koenen Publisher A bookmark designed by Henning third grader Kaylee Godding will become a new staple for local children and adults. Godding, who is the daughter of Isaiah and Krista Godding of rural Henning, won a contest sponsored by Cherry Street Books that sought to create a… Read More

Henning program to be held at Veterans park By Chad Koenen Publisher Memorial Day weekend isn’t just a time for people to fire up the grill and head to the lake for the first time—it is an opportunity to pay respect to individuals and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the country. Two Memorial Day… Read More