By Chad Koenen Publisher For the better part of a decade, visitors at Henning School have been walking with their nose in the air and their eyes in the sky. Of course, when colorful ceiling tiles sprinkle the hallways of the school it can almost be difficult to watch where one is walking, in order to… Read More

A two year project has been completed. For the past four years, Marjorie Quammen and Pam Wiese have held a reading challenge for Henning Elementary students. They have asked students to do a certain amount of reading for a month. Those boys and girls who have met the requirements have received an invitation to a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 7, accepted with sincere appreciation the gift of a grain wagon which will be positioned under the canopy of Phelps Mill. The gift was donated by the Claypool family whose family members hauled wheat to the flour mill which operated from 1889 to 1939. “My father, Warren… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten While it may have rained for most of the day on Tuesday, the skies opened up and sunny weather welcomed those who attended the annual Henning Bike Rodeo. The bike rodeo was sponsored by Henning CHAT and was held at the Henning Landmark Center. The event included an obstacle course, bike helmet… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary students hosted their annual spring concert on Friday afternoon. Among the highlights was choir teacher Naomi Horn trying to help Henning Principal Thomas Williams get dressed up in a food-inspired outfit (right), as well as Caleb Weiss getting dressed up for a song (right) and Kennedy Lutgens and Reddek Speer… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the Henning High School Class of 2024 left a lasting mark on school as part of their senior prank on Thursday morning. Students parked their vehicles up the ramp to block the main door heading into the school and put a fence in front of the door leading into the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning preschoolers performed a number of songs and received their preschool certificate during a graduation program at the school on Tuesday evening.  Following the program, students and their friends and families enjoyed refreshments and treats in the small gym.

Astera Health celebrated National Volunteer Week by bringing back its volunteer program. This program was on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “Our volunteer program had existed for many years, but like many programs, it was halted due to a shifted focus on COVID. We know the efforts of our volunteers are welcomed by our patients,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on May 7, reported two accidents in Otter Tail County. The first accident took place May 5 in Rothsay at the intersection of SE Second Avenue and South Center Street at 2:44 p.m. This was a minor vehicle crash with non-life-threatening injuries. A woman was transferred to the hospital… Read More

Norway declared independence, 210 years ago on May 17, 1814. Nordics world wide celebrate this special Norwegian day.   On Syttende Mai (May 17)  The Norwegian royal family is presented on the balcony of the palace in Oslo waving at thousands of children who with their families, line the streets carrying Norwegian flags. The public is invited… Read More