Landmark Center Dan Broten A few spaces remain for the two day watercolor painting workshop presented by Ellen Jean Diederich at the Landmark Center from Aug. 10-11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 548-5760 for more details or to register. Crazy Day is Friday, Aug. 19 in Henning, with the Turkey BBQ at the… Read More

Counts were expected to be down from 2021 Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are up from last year, which was not expected during the current declining phase of the 10-year cycle — a pattern recorded for 72 years. “While ruffed grouse drumming counts are up, they are not a reliable way to predict the fall… Read More

Population increase follows a closure of the 2021 season Minnesota’s sharp-tailed grouse population has increased significantly in the east-central portion of the state, according to spring population counts conducted by the DNR and cooperating organizations. The population increase follows the closure of the 2021 hunting season in east-central Minnesota, but does not signify long-term recovery of… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The annual Henning National Night Out featured a little bit of everything for local residents last week. The event was held at the Henning Festival Grounds and featured a variety of activities for people of all ages. One of the more popular activities was getting to see a Henning Fire Truck, as… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 Quilts of all shapes, sizes and colors were on display at the 26th annual Lutheran Island Camp quilt auction on Saturday. With over 300 handmade quilts and items, the auction raised over $33,000 that will be used for general projects at the rural Henning camp. The auction also… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 The new Hilltop Lumber store opened just before the Fourth of July in Ottertail. “Walk in and be welcomed with high ceilings, a color bar for choosing paints with confidence and a front counter with wood cabinets and natural patina,” said Eric Doll of Hilltop Lumber. The building… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Stephanie Jorgenson brought the Landmark Center reading series to a close with her book about Dally the Distracted Cattle Dog. The book was entitled “Christmas Surprise” and featured a western theme throughout the night. This was the fourth Wednesday that a book was read for local children and their family’s at the… Read More

Final edition of the Heartland Market was published on July 25 By Chad Koenen Publisher After nearly 50 years, the final edition of the Heartland Market was published on Monday, July 25. Due to a decrease in advertising, the Heartland Market will no longer be published and included in 13 area newspapers.  The Heartland Market was the brainchild… Read More

ATV rolled in a ditch near 402nd Ave., Highway 210 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, in coordination with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, reported a serious injury July 23 during an ATV accident near Clitherall. The crash took place close to 8:30 p.m. Authorities said a Clitherall woman was driving the ATV in a… Read More

District 2 candidates hold debate at Thumper Pond By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Four of the five candidates for the County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, prior to the Aug. 9 primary, debated issues July 28 in Ottertail. One of the four was District 2 incumbent Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids. The other three candidates… Read More