Local facility is one of three set to close, operations to be moved to Willmar By Chad Koenen Publisher The doors will soon be shut for good at one of Henning’s largest employers.  Last week Jennie-O announced the closure of three hatchery facilities across Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the Henning Hatchery. The hatchery has been… Read More

Library to be installed as part of school service project By Chad Koenen Publisher A new small library could be coming to downtown Deer Creek. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council heard from Tanner Collins about a community service project he wanted to complete in Deer Creek. The new… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The great lead pipe search of 2024 will begin in the near future.  As part of a new state and federal mandate, municipalities from across the state will need to take an inventory of their water lines to see how many lead and galvanized pipes remain in use today. The need… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A pair of water issues resulted in a not-so-fun start to the school week last week. On Monday, Feb. 26, a water heater at the school was discovered to be malfunctioning, which resulted in water running out of the school, as well as inside the building from the water heater. Henning… Read More

Habitat for Humanity house recently built in Fergus Falls area By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This past year 25 churches in Otter Tail County helped build a Habitat for Humanity house in Fergus Falls. Church involvement included teams of eight, 792 volunteer hours and more than $50,000 raised by the churches toward materials for… Read More

County staff aims to prevent adverse land use near waterways By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The state of Minnesota, in coordination with Otter Tail County and the other 86 counties in the state, recognizes that the uncontrolled use of land could adversely affect the health, safety and general well-being of the public. Therefore, state… Read More

Drug-sniffing dog also searched for missing people, fugitives By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Mojo, the county sheriff K9 drug-sniffing dog, has for several years answered the call to assist the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and in neighboring counties. This 10-year-old dog also searched for missing people, pursued fugitives and assisted deputies in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Otter Tail County’s success with housing initiatives is drawing attention from other counties throughout the state of Minnesota. “The Big Build” program, approved five years ago by county commissioners, is designed to spur new investment in single and two-family homes.  “Each month the county board considers approval of… Read More

Contributed photo The Henning School fifth graders held their sixth annual Valentine’s Box competition on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Award winners include: first place: Jade Pearson; second place: Annabelle Jacobs and Owen Honebrink; third place: Jaxon Pedersen and Blake Helmbrecht; Most Creative: Jaxon Pedersen and Xavier Hoelscher; Judge’s Choice: Kami Dittberner; Class Choice: Emersyn Spires, Jade… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning School celebrated the end of I Love to Read Month, as well as Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Thursday morning with its annual green eggs and ham breakfast. In addition to serving the Dr. Seuss classic breakfast, Henning Principal Thomas Williams presented a number of children with Dr. Seuss prizes throughout… Read More