By Chad Koenen Publisher St. Edward’s Catholic Church is once again gearing up for its annual community Thanksgiving meal. The meal will feature turkey and all of the trimmings and will be served on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 12-2 p.m., or until the food is gone. The meal is free and open to the public. A free-will… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Big changes are coming to downtown Henning as soon as this winter.  Dave Rahn, who is the owner of Rahn’s Oil and Propane, recently purchased both Denny’s Food N Sport, as well as Pete’s Amoco at the corner of Inman St. and Douglas Ave. Both gas stations, as well as Denny’s car wash,… Read More

Henning freshman takes 45th place at state By Chad Koenen Publisher With the pep band playing behind her, Nora Froslee walked down a student-lined hallway on Friday morning as she prepared for the state cross country meet.  Just a freshman, Froslee qualified for her first-ever state cross country meet after taking ninth place at the Section 6A… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Andrea Broughten is hoping her new business will provide a way for local residents to not only become more relaxed, but feel better as well.  Massage by Andrea recently moved to the Healthy Balance Chiropractic building in Henning and will begin offering massage therapy services in the community. Broughten has over 18 years… Read More

Local family organizes first program mascot By Chad Koenen Publisher There hasn’t been a shortage of high five and a few dance moves on the sidelines of Otter Tail Central football games this fall. After all, there has been plenty to cheer about as the Bulldogs advanced to their first section championship game since 2018.  However, a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The lutefisk season, in most areas of Otter Tail County at churches and restaurants, doesn’t start until it is close to Thanksgiving. Some county residents got a jump on the lutefisk season by traveling to Richland Lutheran Church, north of Wahpeton near Walcott, N.D., on Friday, Oct. 28. Our group from… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten The Trinity Finials were restored and returned to crown the top of the twin Steeples at Trinity recently in Henning. This is part of the ongoing restoration of steeples and bell tower funded by a grant from Minnesota Historical Society. Additional wood trim and painting will be completed in the Spring of… Read More

Store to close occasionally when volunteers cannot fill shifts By Chad Koenen Publisher ust three years after a group of local residents were able to stave off a potential closure of the Salvation Army thrift store in Henning, a new call is being placed for additional volunteers to help keep the doors of the busy downtown… Read More

Program to feature Make and Take CARE packages for veterans The annual Henning School Veteran’s Day program is set for Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. The day will feature a mixture of songs, tributes and a few special wrinkles to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by local veterans from across the region.  The program is… Read More