Invasive species found near boat landing The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in East Leaf Lake, near Henning in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the Minnesota DNR after finding zebra mussels on equipment being removed from East Leaf Lake for the season. A Minnesota DNR invasive… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Henning School students braved the rain and cool temperatures on Wednesday morning as they participated in the national walk to school day. Students, who chose to participate in the walk to school, met at city park and walked as a big group to school. 

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary students participated in a youth football camp at Don Seipkes Field last week. The football camp was held several times this fall and taught local youth a variety of football skills and techniques. The football camps were led by Don Seipkes. Students participating in the camps include: Jayden Ross, Jakob… Read More

Perham-based company enrolls in Enhanced A-CAM program Arvig has elected to enroll in a newly modernized Alternative Connect America Model (A-CAM) program that has been granted additional project funding and includes higher internet speed targets.  The Federal Communications Commission established Enhanced A-CAM after adopting an order to raise target speeds to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) download… Read More

Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) has named Perham Living Home Health Care a Superior Performer in its SHPBest™ program for 2022; one of only two organizations in Minnesota to make the distinguished list. To be recognized as a Superior Performer, a home health care provider must rank in the top 20 percent in patient satisfaction. Created to… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Bunkey was complaining to his neighbor George, that his lawn was more brown than green and most of the green was weeds. The dry summer and the grub invasion really did a number on his grass. He joked that he was about to be turned in by the “lawn police” for… Read More

Chit Chat for Health C.H.A.T. Henning HOPE will be sponsoring a Winterwear for Kids on October 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Trinity Center. Donated items will be available for families to select from sizes available.   Henning HOPE has been blessed with more donations than we needed to fill applications.  The United Way of Otter Tail and… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The Henning and Battle Lake communities rallied around one of their own on Tuesday night as the volleyball teams and fans raised money for the family of Bradyn Roisum. Throughout the night a variety of fundraisers were held for the Battle Lake teen, including a split the pot and cash dash with… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Above: Henning Principal Thomas Williams came decked out in a cheerleading uniform to help the fourth grade class lead their class cheer during Friday’s homecoming pepfest. Each grade performed a cheer on Friday, which included the freshmen class. The day also featured a variety of games like wheelbarrow races and group yoga,… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 The fifth ranked Otter Tail Central Bulldogs took care of business against United North Central on Friday as they scored 56 points in the first half to move to 7-0 on the season.  The Bulldogs will finish their regular season on Wednesday night in Barrett as they will… Read More