More than 250 students from around Otter Tail County had the opportunity to explore future careers in high-demand industries this school year.  The Otter Tail County Youth Workforce Navigation Program organized field trips to 18 employers representing the agriculture, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, government, business and non-profit management, and trades industries between September and April. Students from… Read More

Weichert, Realtors – Paulson Land Company is proud to announce that multiple agents from its brokerage were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., for their outstanding real estate performance in 2023. The following agents were recognized for their sales achievements in 2023, based on gross commission income or units closed:  • Clay… Read More

Minnesota turkey season to be held through the end of May With tens of thousands of hunters set to hunt wild turkeys between now and the end of May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages them all to prioritize safety and remember a safe hunt is a successful hunt. Hunting overall is a safe activity, and… Read More

Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at… Read More

Area residents asked to be on the lookout for zebra mussels this spring The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lee Lake, near the city of Hawley in Clay County.  A lake property owner contacted the DNR after noticing zebra mussels along the shoreline and attached to a rock. A… Read More

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael S. Jesse. The seat will be chambered in Foley in Benton County. • Amy Chantry: Amy Chantry serves as a judicial… Read More

Falcon pair prepared nest for brood  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a pair of peregrine falcons has an active nest and is tending eggs on the popular DNR FalconCam. This spring, the webcam has captured this pair of falcons demonstrating courtship displays and creating a nest in the gravel. Their first egg could be… Read More

Henning Summer Recreation and Swimming Lesson registration forms are available at the Henning Public School District Office.  Summer recreation will begin Monday, June 3 for Junior League, Minor League and Major League boys and girls and Monday, June 10 for y-ball and yoss ball.   Henning Summer Rec. Swimming Lessons are scheduled for June 3-13 (Monday-Thursday)… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Just two years after starting an intervention program to give elementary students some extra help in reading, the Henning School Board approved a plan to implement a similar plan for math next fall. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning School Board approved the hiring… Read More

Program aims to keep local lakes, rivers, creeks clear of invasive species By Tucker Henderson Reporter Volunteers from across the state are being sought to join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) volunteer water monitoring program. The program monitors water clarity/transparency in Minnesota lakes and streams. “Our goal is to collect high quality and usable date for the… Read More