Policy aims at developing roads for all motorists, pedestrians Most roadways were initially designed for vehicles only. The Complete Streets policy guides future projects to consider a balance of options for all modes of transportation including pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages and abilities. Many local projects have incorporated such goals in recent projects. The formal… Read More

New app to help families find child care openings Families with young children seeking child care in Otter Tail County can use the new Child Care Locator web app. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Human Services departments of Otter Tail County released the web app to help families find information about child care providers… Read More

Contributed photo The Henning School will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Tuesday, March 21. WDSD is celebrated every year on 3-21 as it represents a third copy of the 21st chromosome. We ask the community to also celebrate with the school in honor of Henning students Hendrick Witt and Callie Kysar. Shirts are… Read More

Sample to include about 180 wells across OT County The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 180 wells in Otter Tail County for use in developing the county’s Groundwater Atlas. Selected well owners will be contacted by mail or phone to request permission to sample their wells. The process involves collecting… Read More

Burglary reported south of Underwood By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Feb. 17, reported that a resident of East Battle Lake narrowly averted becoming the victim of a scam. A male caller saying he operated an oil rig persuaded the county resident to deposit money in bitcoin for him. The money asked for was… Read More

Local food shelf is available for assistance Most households will get their last E-SNAP payment in March. Starting in April, most households will get only one SNAP payment. That amount will be the household’s standard monthly benefit. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program is a county-run, federally funded program administered through the U.S. Department of… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate February 27, 2018 One of Ottertail’s most popular retail destinations was destroyed by a fire Wednesday night. Periwinkle, located on Highway 78 in Ottertail, was declared a total loss by the Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office after a fire broke out in the building’s back garage just after 8 p.m. on February 21. During… Read More

Council holds hearing on Maple Ave. project By Jenna Esala Correspondent The February Ottertail City Council meeting opened with a public hearing regarding the improvements to South Maple Avenue and the alley north of the Community Center.  Bob Schlieman. of Apex Engineering, was present to speak on the planned improvements.  Improvements to South Maple Avenue, from Trunk Highway… Read More

EDA discusses monthly rent at Countryview By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning Economic Development Authority is gearing up for a busy two years in the community. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday morning, the Henning EDA discussed its 2023 budget, as well as several upcoming projects on the horizon. One of those projects is the 2024 Highway… Read More

City council tours aging water treatment plant By Chad Koenen Publisher An expansive water treatment facility project will begin as soon as late 2023.  During a special city council meeting on Wednesday night, members of the city council toured the Henning Water Treatment Facility near the Henning School. The facility originally opened 20 years ago and city… Read More