By Chad Koenen Publisher Tis’ the season for spooky ghosts, super heroes and princesses in the greater Henning and Ottertail area. In fact, an eclectic collection of costumes and children will be converging on the area as local youth attempt to fill their buckets and bags with enough candy and treats to make a dentist… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor After two recent meetings with the public regarding emergency medical services in the Pelican Rapids and Vergas areas, Otter Tail County Commissioners elected to withdraw a resolution to submit the primary service application (PSA) through the state of Minnesota and the office of EMS and create an Emergency Medical Service Subordinate… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning Hornet and Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverine fans turned spare change and loose money into a big donation for the Astera Health Oncology Unit last week. During Tuesday’s home game between the Hornets and Wolverines, members of the Henning volleyball team dashed for cash during an intermission of the varsity game… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher   An unmistakable scream and sound of a chain saw will break through an otherwise quiet night on 2nd St. in Henning. Over the next two weekends the 14th annual Henning Haunted House will return to town and raise money with every scared person who dares to walk through the main… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Family members who recall parents and grandparents telling stories of hauling wheat to Phelps Mill appreciate the many changes these days at Phelps Mill Park. Enhancements include boardwalks near the Otter Tail River, north of the mill, and renovation plans for the nearby Phelps Mill Store. Area family… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A long awaited contract extension, that at times has made for some tense discussions between the communities of Ottertail and Henning, was overwhelmingly approved by the Ottertail City Council last week. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council approved a 20-year contract that will continue a… Read More

Otter Tail County invites the public to an open house and ribbon-cutting at the new Henning Transfer Station on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m. at 51122 Rocky Ridge Road. Visitors can tour the new building, meet transfer station staff, and see how the site will serve residents and businesses. The schedule for the day… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The early 1960s are remembered by many baby boomers as the heydays of pheasant hunting in Otter Tail, Grant and Wilkin counties.  In the early 1960s, when school days ended, many youths would head home, grab their shotguns, and head into the fields for some great pheasant hunting…. Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher While it may be a long shot, the Henning City Council is hoping the third time’s the charm in receiving a grant to improve the road through the Industrial Park. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning City Council approved submitting a grant application to the State of… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A change in state legislation could result in a big increase in funding for a number of school districts in the region, without increasing the school portion of taxes already being paid—if voters approve the new Seasonal Tax Base Replacement Aid levy on the November ballot. For the Henning School District… Read More