The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announced its new gallery exhibit: “Women Create,” in the gallery from September 11 through October 12. This show features the art of three talented women from our region whose paintings and sculptures will delight visitors. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 1-3 p.m. The… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 After a year of will it close or won’t it close, the Henning Salvation Army Thrift Store received some positive news last week from Lt. Anthony Nordan of the Salvation Army. The local thrift store will remain open to the public. The store, which has been a staple… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen The Henning Fire Department marked the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 on Wednesday. The display featured fire department equipment and a fire truck that was parked in front of the military park in town. Nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the terrorist… Read More

The Cantata Community Choir will return for a Christmas cantata, but singers are needed.  An invitation is being extended to all sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses.  There are no try-outs and there is no fee to participate.  Weekly rehearsals begin at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Tentative rehearsal… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Five bands  once again highlighted Polka Daze in the heart of Ottertail last weekend. The festivities kicked off Thursday night and wrapped up on Saturday under the big yellow tent near the water tower in Ottertail. The event is hosted each year by the Ottertail Lions Club.

HACA to replace Henning Chamber of Commerce By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning Chamber of Commerce has been re-imagined to a new organization serving a larger portion of the community. The new Henning Area Community Association came to life just a few months ago as a new organization that allows business members, community members and other non-profit… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council gave the green light to move forward with a better-than $4.8 million water treatment facility rehabilitation project.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning City Council heard from representatives of Apex Engineering, about a water treatment facility rehabilitation project that could begin as soon as next year.  The… Read More

Fergus Falls native is excited to share joy of music with students By Chad Koenen Publisher It won’t be hard to find Henning’s newest teacher this fall—just follow the banging drums and trumpets breaking through the otherwise quiet hallways of Henning Public School. Kaylin Bosworth has been hired to replace longtime music and band teacher Ben Johnson… Read More

Award recognizes excellence in skilled care Perham Living Northwinds has announced that Tiffany Rodewald, LPN, has been honored with the esteemed DAISY Award. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and her significant positive influence on both residents and colleagues. In her nomination for Tiffany, Julisa Centeno, Northwinds Household Coordinator, shared, “Tiffany works within… Read More

Trail is last part of Pelican Rapids to Perham trail segment By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Delaying construction of the Heart of the Lakes Trail Maplewood State Park segment, due to wet conditions in recent weeks, appeared likely during the Aug. 27 meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. The Maplewood State Park segment is… Read More