Henning City Council discusses potential locations for Henning skate park By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Henning received has received $65,000 as part of a Blandin Boost Grant to construct a new skate park in town. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning City Council heard from Dan Broten who said the money will… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten A new sculpture created by Vining artist Ken Nyberg was recently unveiled at the Landmark Center. The sculpture will eventually feature 15 arrows with two locations on each arrow. The arrows will display how far Henning is located from each landmark. 

Vehicle causes downed power lines near Henning By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, reported two thefts in Otter Tail County. The theft of a Jennings 9 MM handgun was called in to sheriff deputies from a resident who resides at Blarney Trail, on the southwest side of Otter Tail Lake. Other firearms… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Christina Nicole Brackin, 42, Perham, stay of imposition Oct. 28, 2022; related to felony charge of wrongfully obtaining assistance; her felony conviction will be reduced to a misdemeanor if she stays law abiding during her probationary period. James Steven Hall, 35, Perham, stay of adjudication, Oct. 10, 2022; related to felony… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Veterans from across the area stopped by the Country Corner Cafe on Wednesday for an appreciation dinner in Henning.  In addition to a meal, veterans who attended the meal received a special bear that was created by a group of volunteers to show their appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. … Read More

Fall musical to open Friday night By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School will be transformed into a heavenly place in Greece this weekend. Mamma Mia will be coming to Henning School as part of the annual high school musical. Set it Greece, Mamma Mia is the story of Donna and her daughter Sophie who are getting ready for… Read More

Visitors stop by Phelps Mill in rural OT County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Three residents of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, a province in western Canada, arrived in Otter Tail County on Oct. 15 to visit for a week with relatives who have family heritage in both Minnesota and Saskatchewan. Making the journey to Minnesota were Lyle… Read More

Santa Day is coming soon.  The Henning Landmark Center will once again be hosting a Christmas Tree in their courtyard.  Henning CHAT is once again selling ornaments to help decorate the tree.  Ornaments may be purchased from any Henning CHAT member-Nikki Olson, Nikki Lohse, Annette Wigert, Donna Smith, Dan Broten, Diane Thorson or at the Henning and… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 The Henning City Council has appointed a new mayor following the passing of longtime mayor Jim Hermanson. During the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Councilman Jerimiah Rice was appointed mayor and Beno Lohse to the vacant council seat left by Rice. Patrick Krejci has been on the job for… Read More