State BPA contest set for March 14-16 in Minneapolis Six Henning students have advanced to the state BPA contest. The students qualified for state after competing in the Regional BPA contest in Detroit Lakes on Wednesday, Jan. 24.  Due to some illnesses and other conflicts Henning only had nine students who competed in the regional contest…. Read More

Newspaper receives first place in General Excellence By Chad Koenen Publisher The Citizen’s Advocate received 14 awards, including first place in the prestigious category of General Excellence, during the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The Citizen’s Advocate was recognized along with other newspapers from across the state at the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association convention from… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many county residents remember the Galloping Goose that was a short train which went east and west through Otter Tail County during the 1950s and 1960s. Other short trains in the Upper Midwest also were known by the name Galloping Goose. The train traveled from Oakes, North Dakota, to Wahpeton-Breckenridge, through… Read More

Agency has served Otter Tail County area since 1959 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Productive Alternatives has served persons with disabilities in Otter Tail County since 1959. The name has changed over the years, but the mission has remained the same: providing services that make a huge impact in people’s lives. “As a non-profit social services agency,… Read More

Low interest loans to replace non-compliant SSTS By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Minnesota Clean Water Partnership (CWP) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have awarded Otter Tail County with a grant to provide low interest loans to property owners to replace non-compliant subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS).  “Otter Tail County serves as the lender,” said… Read More

One driver injured north of Henning By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Deciding whether to pursue a motor vehicle is a critical decision that must be made quickly and under difficult and unpredictable circumstances.  “In recognizing the risk to public safety created by vehicle pursuits, no deputy or supervisor shall be criticized or disciplined for deciding not to… Read More

Local project collects 140 broken Christmas light strands This past holiday season’s Christmas light recycling collection has wrapped up in Henning. The collection took place from November before Thanksgiving through January after the New Year, this drive brought in roughly 140 broken Christmas light strands and extension cords.  Last year’s 110 sets of lights were collected. Henning… Read More

Trail is 55 miles long through OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Central Lakes Trail, Minnesota’s 23rd state trail, runs along an abandoned railroad corridor purchased by the State of Minnesota in 1992. Otter Tail County was among the governmental agencies working with local volunteers to finance construction of the trail.  It was a long… Read More

Hansen named to Chancellor’s List The University of Minnesota Crookston announces students who were named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor’s List recently released by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 4.0 grade point average.    Students named to the Chancellor’s… Read More

Good Shepherd Lutheran Ladies are once again hosting their annual Valentine’s Tea. Join the group on Feb. 10 from 2-4 p.m at our church in Henning. Invite family and friends to attend an afternoon of fellowship, food, tea or coffee.     Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine and… Read More