Saturday attendance increased during annual summer celebration By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Phelps Mill Festival, held the weekend of July 8-9, 2023, received rave reviews which were shared at the Tuesday morning, Nov. 28 meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We had increased attendance on Saturday, July 8, took in more… Read More

First National Bank Henning, Ottertail and Battle Lake has announced the latest addition to its dedicated team, Andy Eckhoff.  With an impressive 12-year track record in banking, Eckhoff brings a wealth of experience, particularly in the dynamic realms of commercial and agricultural lending.  Hailing from Henning, Eckhoff is not just a seasoned professional; he’s a passionate advocate… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 24, reported that fire destroyed a house under construction northeast of Perham. The location was close to 500th Street. Deputies said the cause of the fire was still not known as of Monday morning, Nov. 27. Also destroyed were tools and sewing/embroidery equipment. No injuries were reported. Responding… Read More

By Brogan Ludwig West Central Initiative Soil and Water Conservation Districts are a way Minnesota’s natural resources can be available for the future. Through technical education, technical assistance, and financial aid, your local SWCD can help you in your conservation project. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, abnormally dry and hot weather conditions decimated crops across Minnesota…. Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 Receiving an award is always a nice feeling. Receiving an award at the end of a 40 year career from someone who you looked up to during your time working as a public health nurse—well that’s just icing on the cake. That is the case for rural Henning… Read More

Photos by Dani and Chad Koenen Residents lined the streets on Saturday night to attend the annual Henning lighted parade (above and below). The parade featured several dozen lighted floats, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as the Yukon Cornelius and the abdominal snowman. Below right: Santa Claus visited children at the Deer Creek Community… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher One of the largest lighted Christmas parades in the area will once again roll through Henning on Saturday.  ¶  The annual Henning Santa Day festivities will be held on Saturday and feature events from 10 a.m. until well after the sun goes down.  ¶  The day will begin with arts and crafts,… Read More

Project could pave a portion of gravel road By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Ottertail will continue moving forward with paving a portion of Wallenberg Drive in town. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, the Ottertail City Council briefly discussed a request from several residents along Wallenberg Drive to have the gravel road… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten An Alden Model 3 Job press made its way down Douglas Ave. in Henning earlier this month as it was recently repaired and restored by a pair of Henning businesses. The old press was owned by the Dave and Linda Simpkins family, but was donated to the Landmark Center. The press was… Read More

Total school project to cost just over $5.4 million By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School will undergo an extensive remodeling project next summer that will include a new HVAC system, fire suppression system and a new roof on the portion of the school. The Henning School Board recently received a more firm grasp on the overall… Read More