Our Summer Reading Series continues this Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m., with guest reader Lisa Dreyer reading from “When Grandma gives you a Lemon Tree.” Free activities and a small treat will follow. New readers will be featured each Wednesday in July. The Art of the Lakes Studio Tour 2022 takes place this weekend, July… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The creative musical trio The Jolly Pops brought their upbeat, original music and children’s standards in a concert for all ages at the Landmark Center in Henning on Wednesday. The performance featured everything from puppets to songs and more. 

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual West Leaf Lake Fourth of July pontoon parade was held on Monday afternoon. The parade featured approximately 25 entrants who decorated their boats, pontoons and jet skis for Independence Day. Among the floats was one featuring a volleyball net (above), as well as countless American flags.

The Landmark Center Summer Reading Series kicks off at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, July 6, with Author Stephanie Jorgenson reading from her “Dally the Distracted Cattle Dog” series. This week will feature “Dally and the Lost Calf.” Join us from 7-8 p.m. for book reading, followed with a craft and snacks. Our reading series continues… Read More

Although the 2022 Honorary Co Chairs for the Relay For Life of Otter Tail County are separated in age by almost seven decades, their stories both contain elements of history and hope. They look forward to representing cancer survivors in Otter Tail County at this Friday night’s Relay For Life of Otter Tail at the… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen, contributed Six people will be competing for the title of Henning Festival Queen and 10 Henning students will be competing for the title of Little Miss Henning on Friday night. The event will be held at the Henning Festival Grounds following the parade. The coronation will begin at 7:30 p.m. Above: Competing… Read More

OT County approves hazard mitigation plan By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The County of Otter Tail has received $500 from the West Battle Lake LakeShore Association to assist in operational costs to fight Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).  Two Internet Landing Installed Device Sensor (I-LIDS) will be installed through the county Land and Resource Office. The I-LIDS is a self-contained,… Read More

Event to be held in Perham After two years of altered plans and a lot of “wait and see,” the Relay For Life of Otter Tail is gearing up for its annual event in Perham. Plans are in full swing for an evening of fun and inspiration on Friday, July 8, at the Perham High School… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The first-ever Leaf Lakes Reunion is set for this weekend in Henning and Ottertail. The event is being organized by Jeff Bondy and Jim Dilly as a way to reminisce and reunite people who once used to frequent the Leaf Lakes area in rural Henning. Bondy said there is no definition of what… Read More