Vandalism reported in eastern Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a rural Parkers Prairie home early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1. The location was east of town in Effington Township. “There were no reports of injuries,” said a sheriff deputy. Responding to the scene of the fire starting at 12.24 p.m. were firefighters from… Read More

Henning, Ottertail clinics among those who were recognized UCare held its 14th annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event Thursday, Oct. 13, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center to recognize 22 clinics and care systems with top results in 2021 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures—including preventive care, disease management, behavioral health,… Read More

Ordinance to allow county to help with parking in Dead Lake Township By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons presented a letter of recognition to county board members in honor of the men and women who serve on the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Posse. “We recognize these posse members for their professionalism and dedication… Read More

Contributed photo Alvina Shaw of rural Henning celebrated her 100th birthday September 17 with immediate family in attendance. (Her actual birthday was November 6).  She had seven children, has 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed November as National Adoption Month. In Minnesota, there are more than 900 children waiting for an adoptive family. Otter Tail County is taking this opportunity to honor those families who adopt and are meeting a direct, urgent need in our communities by providing a safe, loving,… Read More

During the quarterly allocation of Operation Round Up (ORU) funding, Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) awarded $10,000 this October. The ORU Board of Trustees granted funding to five local organizations at their October 10th meeting, bringing LREC’s total donation amount to $514,870 since 2007.  Organizations receiving funds were: • $2,000 to the Fergus Falls Police Department for… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 At just 15 years of age, Ellie Smith and Katelyn Zillmer chose to attend a CNA course over the summer instead of lying on a beach enjoying the sun and spending time with their friends. The course, which was held at State in Fergus Falls, was three days… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen,contributed A pair of trunk or treats in Henning, as well as the annual trunk or treat in Ottertail were held on Monday evening. The fifth annual trunk or treat at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church featured a variety of characters like the Muppet’s, as well as some friendly workers from McDonald’s at the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary School hosted its annual Halloween parade on Monday afternoon. Students in grades K-5 dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume and walked through the downtown Henning area. The students even received candy from a number of businesses and people lining the streets to watch the parade. For more pictures from… Read More

Henning principal is one of six in the state up for the honor By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School Principal Thomas Williams is in a class of his own. Williams, who is in his 16th year as prek-12 principal at Henning School, is one of six finalists for the title of Minnesota middle school principal of the year.  “I am… Read More