By Robert Williams Editor Last week, Rep. Michelle Fischbach led a letter from the Minnesota Republican delegation to President Biden urging him to end all COVID-related travel restrictions, as the rest of North America has. “If the pandemic is “over,” as the president claims, there should be no reason for any pandemic-related travel restrictions,” said Rep. Fischbach…. Read More

Two local projects could receive more than $3.5 million in funding Two Otter Tail County projects are among funding recommendations the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources presented to the Legislature for 2023, putting them on track for formal approval.  The LCCMR – a 17-member bipartisan group of legislators and citizens— recently listed projects at Maplewood State Park… Read More

Local health care facility receives gold recognition Tri-County Health Care has received gold-level recognition on the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Acute Care and Critical Access Honor Roll. This program promotes appropriate antibiotic use initiatives designed to stop antimicrobial resistance.  There are three levels of recognition for the honor roll. Bronze for commitment, silver for action, and gold… Read More

Boating-related fatalities are higher in cold water The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for about $48,000 in grants to develop and expand shooting ranges in the state. The money, which the Legislature provided to address shooting range capacity issues, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicant period is open-ended, but funding expires June 30, 2023. The grants, which… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 There was a steady stream of people coming through First National Bank of Henning on Friday afternoon. As most people made their final deposit or withdrawal before the weekend, long-time banker Lois Fiskum was off to the side of the row of tellers sharing stories, laughs and a… Read More

Referendum could add a new entrance, commons By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School District voters will head to the polls on November 8 for much more than elections surrounding the city council and governor’s race. School district voters will have the chance to cast a ballot for what could be a nearly $27 million building project… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Local youth and advisors in 4-H will be taking center stage this week in honor of national 4-H week. The week is aimed at recognizing the work and contributions made by 4-H people in the community, which goes far beyond just showing animals and projects at the county fair.  “Everybody thinks of… Read More

Homecoming week set for October 3-7 By Chad Koenen Publisher School spirit will be on full display next week for the annual homecoming celebration at Henning High School. Among the new events will be a parade on Friday afternoon, as well as moving the powder puff football game under the lights at Don Seipkes Field. The week… Read More

Performance to be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church By Chad Koenen Publisher Joe Wiegand will bring the life of one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States to Henning on Monday, Oct. 10. The event is being sponsored by the Landmark Center in Henning and will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at… Read More