National BPA contest to be held in California this week By Chad Koenen Publisher A pair of Henning students will be competing against students from across the country at the National Business Professionals of America (BPA) contest in Anaheim, Calif. this week.  Lila Thorson and Monica Hansen qualified for the national competition in a pair of events… Read More

Barring any additional snow days school will get out May 25 By Chad Koenen Publisher Despite one of the snowiest winters in recent memory, students at Henning School will not need to make up additional school days at the end of the school year.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the Henning School Board learned that… Read More

City council discusses road restrictions By Chad Koenen Publisher In a meeting lasting less-than 15 minutes, the Henning City Council approved a resolution in advance of this year’s Inman Street project. During a special meeting on Wednesday night, the Henning City Council approved a resolution that became necessary to ensure the city’s utility funds would show a… Read More

Two local students to compete at nationals Several students in M-State’s PowerSports and Diesel Equipment Technology programs took top honors at this year’s SkillsUSA Minnesota State Championships, including three gold medal winners—two of whom will go on to compete at nationals this summer in Atlanta. Cole Riegert, a first-year M-State student from Beltrami, Minn., won first… Read More

OTC emphaizes the need to promote programs, activities By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed April 2023 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Otter Tail County. The five-person county board called upon all county residents, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities and businesses to recognize this month by… Read More

Grant to assist with Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitoring By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Commissioners have been informed that Otter Tail County has been awarded $16,000 per fiscal year for the Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitoring (REAM) grant program. The total grant amount for the biennium is $32,000. “The mission of our Probation Department is to enhance public safety… Read More

Historic fort is located east of Underwood, just north of Highway 210 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Adult leaders of youth groups throughout Otter Tail County should consider taking boys and girls to Fort Juelson two miles east of Underwood, just north of State Highway 210. This historic site was acquired by Otter Tail County in 2011… Read More

The Deer Creek Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Tuesday, April 18 in rural Deer Creek. The fire was reported at 4:38 p.m. in the 5200 block of County Highway 50 in Deer Creek Township. Upon arrival of fire personnel, approximately one acre of land had been burnt with a running traveling at a… Read More

Courses are sponsored by the department of public safety Have you been riding your machine for 10, 20, or even 30 years…and think you know it all? Do you want to challenge yourself? Take a one-day course and see what you’ve got.   The “Advanced” and “Expert” courses will take bikers to another level skill- wise…. Read More

Sponsorships will be for up to $500 apiece As communities look ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe space for all is vital.  West Central Initiative is once again offering support to communities that want to explore ways to be more welcoming by participating in Welcoming Week 2023. This annual national event is… Read More