Photos by Chad Koenen One of the smallest towns in Otter Tail County once again hosted one of the largest town festivals over the weekend. Vining was the center of the action as the community hosted its 52nd annual Watermelon Day celebration. The day included the Run for the Melon 5k/10k (above), the Jacob Quam 3… Read More

Contributed photos The annual Watermelon Day car show was held on Saturday at BigFoot Gas Grocery and Deli. First place went to Ron Haugen, of Vining, and his 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback (above). Second place went to Dennis J and his 1949 Jeepster (below right). Third place went to Leroy Hiefort, of Clitherall, and his… Read More

Hammer named to U of M Dean’s List The following students have been named to the 2024 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Local students named to the… Read More

Local campaign to coincide with state crackdown on drunk driving From August 14 through September 2, including the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will collaborate with the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The campaign’s goal… Read More

Legislator honored for assisting with housing affordability Housing First Minnesota recently named Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) a recipient of the 2024 Housing Leadership Award. Sen. Rasmusson received this honor for his dedication during the preceding legislative session to advance housing affordability and homeownership. “The housing leadership award honors legislators who went above and beyond to promote housing… Read More

The Astera Health Foundation in collaboration with Wadena State Bank, announced the Harry Harrison Matching Grant. The $25,000 matching grant will be used to support the operations of the Astera Health/CentraCare Coborn Cancer Center, opening in July of 2025. Harry Harrison owned and operated Mason Brothers until September 1999. He was known for his philanthropic and… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 With the possibility of hosting the 2020 state Babe Ruth baseball tournament on the horizon, the Henning City Council approved up to $10,000 in repairs to the city-owned baseball field in town. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning City Council approved the expansive repairs that… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Watermelon Day parade once again turned out quite a crowd of spectators on Saturday night. The annual parade rolled through downtown Vining and was led by grand marshal Mick and Elizabeth Froslee (middle right). The event featured plenty of candy, a visit from the Henning Festival royalty (middle below) and… Read More

Silver Sage Rodeo turns out a crowd near Clitherall By Chad Koenen Publisher Silver Sage Ranch just south of Clitherall became a cowboy paradise over the weekend for the third annual Silver Sage Rodeo. Now in its third year, the PRCA Rodeo saw near record crowds at Silver Sage Ranch in rural Clitherall as area residents had… Read More

Johnson, Nelson resign from ambulance committee By Chad Koenen Publisher For the second time in three years, the Henning Ambulance Service was put in the spotlight after a member of the Henning City Council as the council to consider allegations or charges against the local service. After a lengthy discussion and open meeting, the allegations were once… Read More