Multiple agencies in Otter Tail County will participate in a mass casualty training drill at Perham High School and Perham Health on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Perham Health, Perham Area EMS, Perham Police and Fire, Otter Tail County Emergency Management, and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office will conduct the drill, with a significant… Read More

Collared research bears provide important management data The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Sunday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars. Researchers with the Minnesota DNR are monitoring 48 radio-collared… Read More

Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) has received the highest achievement possible from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). LRH was one of just 10 Minnesota hospitals, and the only independent facility in Minnesota, recognized with the CMS five-star hospital distinction for 2024.  Located in Fergus Falls, the hospital serves the community with acute inpatient… Read More

Come to the Battle Lake Airport Saturday, August 31, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 18th Memorial “Gathering of Airplanes.” The day brings pilots in planes large and small to the airport to pay tribute to master builder and restorer of vintage warbirds, Gerry Beck. Beck, instrumental in the formation of the Fargo Air… Read More

The Lake Region Healthcare Foundation has announced that Heidi Peterson has been selected to receive the first Jordan Tommerdahl Memorial Endowment Scholarship. The $2,500 award is designed to provide recognition and financial assistance to persons pursuing an advanced degree or training in mental health-related fields.  The Jordan Tommerdahl Endowment fund was established in 2021with the generous… Read More

WCI to sponsor more than 30 events across the region This September, West Central Initiative will sponsor more than 30 Welcoming Week events across the nine counties of west central Minnesota to strengthen communities and emphasize the importance of inclusivity in achieving shared prosperity. Welcoming Week, an initiative created by Welcoming America, offers individuals and communities… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 If it seems like there are more than a handful of new faces roaming the hallways at Henning School this fall, there is a good reason for that—three new teachers have joined the teaching staff at the school. Ally Ringquist, Naomi Horn and Heidi Christensen will be joining… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The annual corn, brat and burger feed was held on Friday night at the Landmark Center in Henning. The event was held on the front lawn of the Landmark Center and Station building and featured everything from live music from Darren Quam (far right), dessert and refreshments served by the Henning royalty… Read More

The Otter Tail Central football team is returning to action after an exciting season in 2023. Last season the Bulldogs finished with a record of 11-1 overall and advanced to the 9-man state semi-finals. Their lone loss of the season came to Nevis by a score of 36-0 at US Bank Stadium.  The Bulldogs will be… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen One lucky parade guest was all smiles after she received a can koozie from representatives from First National Bank during the Watermelon Day parade on Saturday night. The parade wrapped up a busy day of activities in Vining as part of the 52nd annual Watermelon Day.