By Chad Koenen Publisher The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs came up just short in its bid to upset Wadena-Deer Creek in the opening round of the Section 6A tournament in Pelican Rapids on Friday night. After dropping the opening four matches of the night, the Bulldogs went on a big run from 133-172 lbs. where they came… Read More

5 years ago Monday, Feb. 18, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Two Henning truckers have traded life on the road for an apron and slab of meat. Chad and Amber Mesker, as well as Jamie Olson, have recently opened Ole’s Up Nort Meats & Processing in the former Henning Locker Plant building. For Chad Mesker and Olson, the opportunity… Read More

Love and creativity were in the air as the fifth grade class held its annual Valentine’s Box Decorating Contest on Friday, Feb. 14. Students showcased their artistic talents, crafting unique and imaginative boxes to celebrate the holiday. With an array of vibrant designs, from classic hearts and cupids to out-of-the-box themes, the judges had an incredibly… Read More

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen The Henning fifth and sixth grade girls basketball teams wrapped up their seasons on Saturday at the annual Bertha-Hewitt basketball tournament. The fifth graders finished as the consolation champions after losing a tough 13-12 game in the opening round to Sebeka. The team finished their season with an impressive record… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen After a two-year hiatus due to poor ice conditions the Henning Ice Fishing Derby returned to the east end of Middle Leaf Lake on Saturday afternoon. The event featured a large raffle, ice fishing, a bon fire on the lake and plenty of food to pass the time. The annual ice fishing… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, following a settlement related to the state’s retention of tax-forfeited lands, will conduct an auction of property in Otter Tail County. The sale will be for no less than appraised property values, for cash only and must first be offered for 30 days to persons who intend to own/occupy… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council is moving forward with an expansive water treatment facility rehabilitation project. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the city council approved the project that will make a number of upgrades and repairs to the aging water treatment facility.  As part of the project, the city will be expanding and… Read More

On Wednesday, Jan. 22 the Henning Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter competed in the Region 6 Contests up in Detroit Lakes at the M-State campus.  Region 6 is one of the biggest regions in the state stretching all the way across the state from Barnum, Aitkin and Grand Rapids to Moorhead.   There were over… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 31, received a phone call from a woman who said her husband ‘s personal information was used to withdraw a loan from a bank and purchase vehicle insurance. The county residents, after talking to sheriff deputies, contacted the bank and froze all their credit accounts and banking… Read More

Project is part of National Honor Society  By Chad Koenen Publisher A Henning School student’s National Honor Society project could result in a big boost for the Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center (LAPS).  Henning junior Monica Hansen is sponsoring a donation drive for the LAPS throughout the month of February. The donation drive is seeking new, or… Read More