By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This is the time of year when Otter Tail Lakes Country, an organization that promotes this area of west central Minnesota, emphasizes Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids as one of Minnesota’s most stunning locations for fall color. “The rolling hills at Maplewood State Park turn brilliant with… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As he sits at a desk just a few feet away from the chapel where some of the most epic games of indoor football took place as a child in New York Mills, Greg Karvonen reflected not only on what his family’s business has meant to the community, but to the… Read More

Astera Health is pleased to announce that Patt Knudtson has been named a 2026 recipient of the Minnesota Hospital Association’s (MHA) Patient Gratitude Award. This honor reflects the trust and thankfulness of the patients and families at the center of Astera’s care. The Patient Gratitude Award recognizes a patient whose care experience inspired them to… Read More

The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Alexandria September 11-13 where 734 youth from 58 counties participated in the following events with 1,971 entries: Archery; 3-D Archery; BB gun; Standard Air Rifle; 3 Position Air Rifle; Air Pistol, .22 Rifle; Muzzleloading; Trap; Silhouette; Wildlife Calling; Skillathon and Cast Iron Cooking…. Read More

Each October, Minnesota children get a school break during the Minnesota Educator Academy. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages families to spend time outdoors during the MEA weekend, which is Oct. 15-18 this year. For families looking for fun ideas for MEA weekend, Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have a wide range of… Read More

Each October, Minnesota children get a school break during the Minnesota Educator Academy. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages families to spend time outdoors during the MEA weekend, which is Oct. 15-18 this year. For families looking for fun ideas for MEA weekend, Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have a wide range of… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning Public Utility water and sewer customers will likely see an increase in their utility rates beginning in 2027, but just how much of an increase has yet-to-be-determined. During a special city council meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, the Henning City Council approved a resolution to increase water rates by 38… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Otter Tail Central scored first, but Lake Park-Audubon rattled off 31 unanswered points to hand the Bulldogs their second loss of the season on Friday night by a score of 31-6.  Keaston Thorpe put the Bulldogs on the scoreboard on Friday night when he scored on a five-yard touchdown run to… Read More

Contributed photo Emmett Horn, 10, from Henning, shot two wood ducks, two mallards, and a blue-winged teal on local water using a Mossberg .410 bolt action. He was accompanied on his hunt by Dan Olson, also from Henning.

By Chad Koenen Publisher ason Casper and Hallie Weller were crowned as the Henning High School Homecoming king and queen during Monday night’s coronation. Casper is the son of Cassandra Olson and Jared Casper, while Weller is the daughter of Mike and Andria Weller. Coronation kicked off a busy week of festivities in and around… Read More