The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds Minnesotans that the Great Minnesota Ski Pass, which allows cross-country skiers of all levels to enjoy the extensive state ski trail system, is available for purchase. “Many Minnesotans love to embrace winter, and cross-country skiing is a wonderful opportunity to explore the state and get exercise at the same… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher For what most believe is the first time in the organization’s history, a female has joined the Henning Fire Department.  ¶  Sarah Booker joined the local fire department this fall when an opening on the volunteer squad was filled. While she recognized that being the first female member of the fire department… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As she sits in a conference room in the back of the Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, Kendra Schumacher can’t help but smile as she talks about the past year at the locally owned funeral home and cremation service. Schumacher is a licensed funeral director at Karvonen Funeral Home and Cremation Service and… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Songs of the season could be heard at the Henning School on Monday night for the junior high Christmas concert. The concert featured a number of classics like “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” to “Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas.

City council to list senior citizens center with realtor By Chad Koenen Publisher For much of the past year the City of Henning has been waiting for the results of a wage study for full-time city employees.  Last Monday night the city council received its wage study, which showed the actual employee wages are quite similar to… Read More

Contributed photo The Henning third and fourth graders were able to take time recently to make fleece hats with members of the 4-H. Donna Geiser from the 4-H Club lead the event and taught the kids a lot about how important it is to recycle and keep the planet clean. The fleece came from recycled… Read More

Asleson is featured in a new book By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Rural Vergas retiree Dave Asleson is among many people featured in a new book, “Bob Lind’s Neighbors.” This book features columns written by the late Fargo Forum columnist. Asleson is featured on Page 104. He was interviewed by Lind on June 17, 2019, with Dave… Read More

Contributed photo The 16-year-old granddaughter of Eileen Bachmann harvested a deer on Nov. 12 during the deer hunting rifle season. She also found success last year as well. 

New program collects over 200,000 lbs. of compost Two programs started last spring are diverting large amounts of food waste from the landfill.  The Organics Recycling Pilot Program was started for locations that generate a substantial amount of food waste, such as schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities and restaurants. The Backyard Composting Program was started to… Read More

Senator-elect to introduce new legislation when legislative session begins in January Senator-elect Jordan Rasmusson, R- Fergus Falls, has announced he will introduce a property tax relief package when the new legislative session begins in January. Rasmusson’s proposal will include increasing the homestead market value exclusion, enhancing relief to seniors who defer their taxes, and beginning to… Read More