OTC is celebrating a new drug court to focus on recovery, stability health When one person rises out of addiction, everyone rises. May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect opportunity to showcase how treatment courts save lives and make our communities safer. Otter Tail County is celebrating its new drug court as over… Read More

Contributed photo Local professional truck drivers stopped by the Henning Driver Education class to discuss semi-truck safety on Friday, April 28. Bill Brady, Eldwin Davis, Ryan Campbell and Jacob Johnson brought their big rigs to show students danger zones around semis. Students were able to sit in the driver seat of a semi and see… Read More

Otter Tail County hosted the 9th Annual Emergency Management Summit: Operation Prep Kit on Thursday, April 20. The summit hosted over 50 professionals from around the region to network with one another, learn new skills and interact to share preparedness resources and shared experiences. This year’s summit focused on the disaster continuum, from emergency response to… Read More

Photos by Kendall Koenen Rain forced an early end to the annual bike rodeo on Tuesday night, but not before 73 children signed up for a free bike giveaway and 40 helmets were given away as part of the ninth annual event. Above: Henning Festival Second Princess Lily Fraki walks a participant through the obstacle course… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on May 11, reported the arrests of three people who were charged with burglaries at Wall Lake, west of Underwood, and at Swan Lake, south of Fergus Falls. Authorities said items were taken from garages and vehicles in those two areas. There were a minimum of 20 thefts at… Read More

Henning School District voters rejected a school building referendum for the second time in just six months on Tuesday, May 9. If approved by district voters the two-part referendum would have brought approximately $27.1 million in maintenance and enhancements at the school. Over 1,2000 voters cast a ballot for the two-part question. The unofficial results… Read More

Downtown enhancements to include benches, planters By Chad Koenen Publisher Benches, planters, and a “river” pattern stamp will highlight a redesigned downtown Henning when the Highway 108 construction project comes through town in 2024. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning City Council formally adopted a plan by MnDOT and a local committee of… Read More

New owner looks forward to being a part of Henning By Chad Koenen Publisher Ben Greene works in the back of an otherwise quiet shop in Henning. As the sparks fly from his welding equipment, a vehicle pulls up besides the building with a special request for a project that needs to be completed down the… Read More

McCollough to be honored at event By Chad Koenen Publisher The weather may still be a bit cool, but the Henning community is gearing up for the first-ever community Spring Fling on Saturday. The event will also allow the community a chance to congratulate George McCollough well as he retires from more than 50 years of… Read More

Contributed photo Youth from across the area converged on the Henning Rifle Range recently for a gun safety class. The youth learned about gun safety, including how to properly load and carry a firearm. Instructors for the class were Mike Helle, Eli Hill and Dakota Aeling. The event was sponsored by the Henning Rod and Gun.