Top place finishers advanced to annual Minnesota State Fair in the Twin Cities The Otter Tail County Extension Office has recently released the West Otter Tail County 4-H results from the WOT Fair. The fair was held at the end of July in Fergus Falls.  Nidaros and Amor 4-H club results include:  Brett Carrlson, Nidaros: Dairy Goat… Read More

Registration deadline is Sept. 28 A Defensive Driving class for seniors with instructor Sheri Siira is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henning Community Center (Pre-requisite for this class: 8-Hour Class). This senior driving class will be a review of the Minnesota state laws and road signs, in addition to… Read More

West Central Initiative (WCI) awarded more than $285,000 in Resilient Communities Grants to 26 organizations working to create a more sustainable and equitable region.  Seven community members known for their work in sustainable development and promoting racial equity participated in awarding the dollars.  “Working alongside community members with lived and professional experience ensures a more informed and… Read More

Nidaros Lutheran Church of Clitherall, has annouced the arrival of a new pastor to serve the Nidaros congregation.  On August 1, Nidaros Lutheran Church entered into a shared call with St. Peters Lutheran Church of New York Mills. This shared call will bring the Reverand Ryan D. G. Stout to the pulpit of Nidaros Lutheran Church.  … Read More

Twenty runners finish with a personal best time The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs competed at the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Memorial Meet on Friday, Sept. 1. When the races started at 3 p.m. the temperature was 92 degrees. There were 17 teams in attendance.  The varsity boys placed fourth with 122 points, the girls varsity did not have enough runnerse… Read More

Hornets drop PRC opener to Pirates The Henning Hornet volleyball team has been busy the past few weeks.   The team started preseason on August 14, and after two weeks of practice they started their regular season matches.  As of this week the Hornets are 2-2 overall. They fell to a very strong Underwood Rockets team… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Sept.11, 2018 Former Otter Tail Central head football coach Don Seipkes shared a laugh with some of his former players during Friday’s dedication of the Henning Football Field. The field was officially named as Don Seipkes Field in honor of the former coach. Over 100 former players and coaches joined Seipkes… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen In keeping with tradition, the Henning School seniors welcomed the incoming kindergarten class to school on the first day of school on Tuesday. The senior class has 17 students, while the incoming kindergarten class has 25 students. Seniors this year include: Lillian Conner, Lane Dilly, Cayden Dittberner, Dealia Grabe, Alivia Gunderson, Dylan… Read More

Free webinar to inform the public how septic systems work Septic Smart Week is an occasion to bring attention to the importance of homeowners maintaining septic systems. Otter Tail County Land and Resource Department and the University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program will offer a free event on Being Septic Smart. The online webinar will be held in… Read More

Henning teacher becomes a surrogate for best friend’s brother By Chad Koenen Publisher There is perhaps no better word to describe the birth of a child than a miracle. From conception to the actual birth, there is something uniquely special about bringing a child into the world.  However, every once in a while the birth of a child… Read More