The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a study of state trail visitors. The survey engaged more than 2,200 trail visitors during the 2024 summer season, with surveyors talking with trail visitors on site at paved state trails throughout Minnesota. There were also 900 post-visit surveys collected. The survey showed a high level of satisfaction… Read More

Application openDec. 1 to Jan. 15 for $10,000-$50,000 grants On December 1, West Central Initiative, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will launch an application for PROMISE Act Grants to support businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota. This is the second and final year of the PROMISE Act… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent President John F. Kennedy was only 46 when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Just two months before his tragic passing, 62 years ago, he spoke at the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks.  Several college students who were raised in Otter Tail County attended… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate The Henning Stitchers are doing their part in helping to make surgery a little easier for children across the region by creating unique surgical hats. There are at least four local people who are making the surgical hats for children. The hats attempt to give children something more… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is encouraging railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties to apply for up to $4 million in state grant funding for projects that enhance freight rail service across the state. The grants aim to support initiatives that strengthen local or statewide economic development. Funding is available through the 2025 Minnesota Rail… Read More

School canceled in Henning on Wednesday By Tucker Henderson Reporter Last week’s snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the region during the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, Nov. 25. With an initial rain and then the second wave of precipitation as fluffy white snowflakes, early holiday traffic was affected last week. Along with several business closures, local… Read More

Ryan Emter takes over Henning program By Chad Koenen Publisher For the first time in over a quarter century, a new face will be roaming the sidelines at the Henning girls basketball games this winter.  ¶  Longtime junior high coach and elementary teacher Ryan Emter was hired earlier this year to be the new head girls… Read More

School board receives positive news from audit By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School District auditor Brady Martz gave the school board a snapshot of its financial outlook as part of the 2024-25 year-end audit. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning School Board heard from Martz, who walked the group through the expansive audit report.  A… Read More

A new Outdoor AED (Automated External Defibrillator) outside of Northstar Gas and Grocery in Henning could be the difference between life and death for local residents during a time of need.  The Henning Fire and Rescue sponsored the AED project, made possible with funds from the Offutt Family Foundation Community Builder Grant program.  Henning Firefighter Jon… Read More

City may receive a grant to replace lead water lines By Chad Koenen Publisher A grant could help to replace the last remaining lead and galvanized water lines within the City of Ottertail. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council heard from Bob Schlieman and Sam Ruther from Apex Engineering that 11 water… Read More