5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate February 13, 2018 “A bright future” is what lay speaker Kathy Techam sees for the Joyful Spirit United Methodist Church. The former Deer Creek United Methodist and Wadena United Methodist Churches have consolidated and chosen their new name, Joyful Spirit United Methodist Church. Currently services are held the first, third and fifth… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Above: Tyson Misegades got creative as he lifted his brother Easton Misegades on his back as they attempted to pop a balloon during Friday’s pep fest at Henning School. Tyson bounced his brother up and down on his back until they popped the balloon. Also attempting to pop a balloon was Mac… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Faith Fisher, who is the daughter of BJ and Shari Fisher was crowned as Snow Week queen and Tyson Misegades, who is the son of Randy and Becky Misegades was crowned as Snow Week king on Monday afternoon at Henning School. The Snow Week coronation kicked off a busy week of festivities… Read More

BL businesses bring a reason to celebrate for owners, community By Chad Koenen Publisher Friendships can begin in some of the most unique ways. There are chance encounters on street corners, parents who have been pushed together due to their children being in the same activities, attending school together, life changing moments, and in the case of two local… Read More

Two Henning students join high school wrestling team By Chad Koenen Publisher One of the fastest growing sports in the country has a familiar, but all-be-it new twist on the activity.  Female high school wrestling is growing in popularity after the Minnesota State High School League sanctioned the sport and state tournament for the first time last… Read More

Remodeling project takes shape in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Physical Plant Manager Terry Hoff gave an update to county commissioners in early January on the progress of the remodel projects currently underway at the Otter Tail County Courthouse, south of downtown Fergus Falls, and the Government Services Center (GSC) near the RTC… Read More

Allison Freese-Johnson, CNM, has joined the Tri-County Health Care team to expand its midwifery services. Freese-Johnson is a recent graduate of Bethel University and completed her undergraduate studies at Minnesota State University in Mankato.   “I want to make a positive impact in the lives of women and their families. I’m a big believer in preventive… Read More

New stop arm cameras installed in school buses By Chad Koenen Publisher A new state grant will help to keep Henning School students safe both on and off the bus. Henning School recently received a state grant from the Office of Traffic Safety to purchase cameras to ensure all 10 buses have cameras inside the bus, as… Read More

Dosdall looks forward to working closer to home By Chad Koenen Publisher A new stylist has joined the staff at one of the busiest salons in the Henning area.  Kelsey Dosdall recently began taking on clients at the Shimmer Shack in Henning. After moving to Henning with her husband last May, Dosdall is looking forward to the opportunity to… Read More

Ropes helped to get youth to the top of local ski hills By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In the years following World War II, a rope tow was one of the main methods of transporting skiers to the top of hills in Otter Tail County. For many baby boomers, in the 1950s, it was a… Read More