Scholarship fund began in 1993 By Chad Koenen Publisher From humble beginnings in Almora to a long career in the banking industry, Lloyd Amundson never forgot the roots that made him the person he has become today.  As he looks out his window on a cold “spring” morning a few weeks ago, the longtime stalwart of the… Read More

Nine full-time employees have left since 2019 By Chad Koenen Publisher In a span of approximately three years, nine full-time employees in the Henning Utility Department, Henning City Office and Henning Police Department have voluntarily left their positions. Six of those employees, including police officer Dave Wilson, clerk/treasurer Kim Schroeder and the entire public works department… Read More

Sattgast Hall gets a face-lift thanks to Henning alum Installation of a student-led design project to expand the representation of scientists depicted on the walls of Bemidji State University’s Sattgast Hall has begun.  For many decades, the hallways of Sattgast Hall —home to BSU’s science programs—have been lined with a collection of monochromatic, sketched portraits of… Read More

Volunteers can assist firefighters during an emergency call By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to help out the fire department, but cannot make all of the meetings and training sessions? Perhaps you recently retired from a fire department, but still want to help out where possible? The Deer Creek Fire Department may have just the answer… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Gary Haugdahl, Darren Wiese, George Smith and Dan Broten constructed bicycles in advance of the eighth annual Henning Bike Rodeo. The bike rodeo is set for Tuesday, May 3 at the Landmark Center in Henning. The event will feature a number of bikes, which will be given away, an obstacle course, safety… Read More

County updated on 2040 transportation plan for 2022-28 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners has approved a motion of support to Ducks Unlimited for the Dora Township Wildlife Management Area acquisition project, east of Pelican Rapids. Ducks Unlimited acquired 322 acres in Sections 22 and 23 of Dora Township in Otter Tail County… Read More

Court focuses on rehabilitating DWI offenders A courtroom is not a place where people expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy. Unless, of course, it is treatment court. This May, treatment courts throughout Minnesota will join the nearly 4,000 such programs nationwide in celebrating National Drug Court Month. This year alone, more… Read More

Contributed photo On April 25, during a Firearms Safety class, James Seelhammer and Lance Wohlwend were presented awards for the continuing teaching and dedication to the area youth safety for 40 years. Wohlwend and Seelhammer, both of the Deer Creek area, have displayed dedication and commitment to area youth in teaching the safe handling of… Read More

Burlingame excited to be a part of Ottertail community By Chad Koenen Publisher Nessa Burlingame has spent the past month getting to know the Ottertail community on a different level. The Ottertail resident was working as a personal banker at United Community Bank when she applied for the position of deputy clerk with the City of Ottertail…. Read More

Schwantes crowned as Little Miss Princess Madison Ruther was crowned as the East Otter Tail Midwest Dairy Association Princess. The New York Mills High School student is the daughter of Aaron and Tiffany Ruther. The coronation and banquet was held on April 10 at the Backwoods BBQ in NY Mills. In addition to Ruther, Caroline Schwantes was… Read More