Join Park Naturalist Dora on a stroll around Sunset Lake in Glendalough State Park at 2 p.m. The trail is a 1-mile loop with slight rolling hills through the prairie and woods. Participants will learn about the cultural and natural history of the lake as we walk. Dress for the weather conditions that day. Meet… Read More

Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number 583-2927, option 1.   Internet Safety for the Home User Class:  This internet safety class for home users emphasizes protecting personal information, securing devices, and maintaining online privacy. We are going to… Read More

Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number 583-2927, option 1.   • Defensive driving for seniors- (There is no pre-requisite for this class.  An 8 hour class is no longer required). A Defensive Driving class for seniors with instructor… Read More

Astera Health celebrated the first birth of 2025. On Jan. 4 at 12:27 p.m., Megan and Mathias Weinmann welcomed Mara Rose Weinmann in the Obstetrics department at Astera Health. Her delivery provider was Allison Freese-Johnson, CNM.   Mara weighed 8 pounds and was 20.5 inches long at birth. Additionally, she has three siblings: Mayvis, Magnolia, and Maria…. Read More

5 years ago Monday, Jan. 14, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Bob Polzine began coaching track at Henning High School in 1975, and eventually started the cross country team in the early 1990s, running is a passion. At track meets he could typically be seen cheering on his runners with a clipboard and stopwatch in hand, or running along… Read More

State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has announced the distribution of $24 million in Emergency Ambulance Service Aid for emergency medical service (EMS) providers who primarily serve Greater Minnesota communities. This includes a $102,477 appropriation to Henning Ambulance for operational and capital expenses.   “Access to Emergency Medical Services is crucial for Greater Minnesota, yet delivering… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher In a small corner of his garage, BJ Oseien carefully shapes a piece of scrap metal with the precision of a seasoned veteran. Just outside of the side door of his garage, and with temperatures below zero, a large contained fire heats up another piece of metal that will soon become a… Read More

Award recognizes excellence in arts, academics, athletics By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning seniors Teigan Bjerke and Tiffany Weber are being recognized for their work on the court, as well as in the classroom. The pair of students were recently selected as the Henning School AAA award (arts, academics, athletics) winners and have advanced to the sub section… Read More

A child was killed by an accidental self-inflicted gunshot in Otter Tail County on Sunday, Dec. 29, according to a press release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. First responders were notified of the incident in Oak Valley Township at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. The child was then transported to Astera Health… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In the fall of 2007 Otter Tail Lake neighbors having dinner together expressed concern about food insecurities throughout the county. They became part of a newly formed group to address their concerns, called Friends-of-Friends (FOF). The year 2025 marks the 17th year for FOF, raising funds to fight hunger in the… Read More