Question: I have a question as a dad who wants to alert other drivers that my newly licensed daughter is on the road. I would like to put a “student driver” decal on the vehicle. Can I do that? If so, does a student need to be driving? Answer: First of all, let me say congratulations… Read More

The Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) has awarded Deb Sjostrom, Otter Tail County Human Services Director, the 2022 Human Services Award. Sjostrom was nominated for this award based on her demonstration of outstanding leadership, her demonstration of high level of commitment to serving persons in need, and her exemplary professional standards. “Deb is a… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The first-ever Henning 14U team wrapped up their season last Wednesday at their end of season tournament in New York Mills. Team members included: Stella Iliff, Abi Godding, Breanna Bunkowski and Alona Reinbold. Back row: Isabelle Godding, Grace Jacobs, Maci Oseien, Alyssa Witt and Kayetana Lopez-Moen. Not pictured: Emma Fosse, Madison Lohse… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Approximately 250 meals were served an 45 airplanes stopped by the Henning airport for the annual Henning Fly-in breakfast on Saturday. The event featured a free-will donation pancake breakfast and gave guests the chance to even go on a plane ride. 

S’reenhouse to offer yoga classes, small-group yoga therapy Contributed photo Newly available, S’reenHouse, is an open-air shelter tucked in a quiet back corner of Grass Roots in Ottertail. S’reenHouse opened its stately, reclaimed barn door on Saturday, June 25 for the public to get their first peak inside. After Saturday’s open house at the new outdoor… Read More

Above: This week’s mystery photo features a number of children and adults pictured in front of a house and cars in the late 1920s. Do you know who is pictured above? If so, contact the Citizen’s Advocate at news@henningadvocate.com or give us a call at 548-5585. Left: We did not receive an answer to last week’s… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The 84th annual Henning Area Festival was held over the weekend and featured a big parade on Friday and the demo derby on Saturday (bottom left and right). Among the entrants in the parade was First National Bank of Henning, Ottertail and Battle Lake who threw out candy to local children. Participants… Read More

Several accidents reported over the Fourth of July By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on July 3, reported two injuries following a boating accident at Rush Lake, north of Ottertail and south of Perham. When deputies arrived at 8:03 a.m. near the public access to the lake, they located a man with a compound fractured ankle and… Read More

Program is showing positive results with participants By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One of the most rewarding experiences for Otter Tail County-based Productive Alternatives board members is seeing people develop their full potentials. P.A. has assisted special needs adults since 1959 in west central Minnesota. A new program, starting its fifth year, is one called Perham 180. The goal… Read More