By Chad Koenen Publisher Summer road construction is beginning to wrap up in Henning, and not a moment too soon for a number of residents in the community, During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, which was held a day later than usual due to the Labor Day holiday, the Henning City Council heard from Bob… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Polka Daze celebration in Ottertail over the weekend. The event kicked off on Thursday night with Eric’s Dance Band, before getting into the swing of things on Friday and Saturday with national bands like Leon Olsen, the Nate Frederickson Band, the Cathy Erickson Band… Read More

Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) is pleased to announce two more additions to the provider team offering care at the Fergus Falls clinic this month, introducing midwife services and expanding access to pediatric care. Alica Trakas, Certified Nurse Midwife is excited to be one of two providers joining in 2023 to add midwifery services complement LRH’s women’s… Read More

Top place finishers advanced to annual Minnesota State Fair in the Twin Cities The Otter Tail County Extension Office has recently released the West Otter Tail County 4-H results from the WOT Fair. The fair was held at the end of July in Fergus Falls.  Nidaros and Amor 4-H club results include:  Brett Carrlson, Nidaros: Dairy Goat… Read More

Registration deadline is Sept. 28 A Defensive Driving class for seniors with instructor Sheri Siira is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henning Community Center (Pre-requisite for this class: 8-Hour Class). This senior driving class will be a review of the Minnesota state laws and road signs, in addition to… Read More

West Central Initiative (WCI) awarded more than $285,000 in Resilient Communities Grants to 26 organizations working to create a more sustainable and equitable region.  Seven community members known for their work in sustainable development and promoting racial equity participated in awarding the dollars.  “Working alongside community members with lived and professional experience ensures a more informed and… Read More

Nidaros Lutheran Church of Clitherall, has annouced the arrival of a new pastor to serve the Nidaros congregation.  On August 1, Nidaros Lutheran Church entered into a shared call with St. Peters Lutheran Church of New York Mills. This shared call will bring the Reverand Ryan D. G. Stout to the pulpit of Nidaros Lutheran Church.  … Read More

Twenty runners finish with a personal best time The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs competed at the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Memorial Meet on Friday, Sept. 1. When the races started at 3 p.m. the temperature was 92 degrees. There were 17 teams in attendance.  The varsity boys placed fourth with 122 points, the girls varsity did not have enough runnerse… Read More

Hornets drop PRC opener to Pirates The Henning Hornet volleyball team has been busy the past few weeks.   The team started preseason on August 14, and after two weeks of practice they started their regular season matches.  As of this week the Hornets are 2-2 overall. They fell to a very strong Underwood Rockets team… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Sept.11, 2018 Former Otter Tail Central head football coach Don Seipkes shared a laugh with some of his former players during Friday’s dedication of the Henning Football Field. The field was officially named as Don Seipkes Field in honor of the former coach. Over 100 former players and coaches joined Seipkes… Read More