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  • Taking an icy dip in Otter Tail Lake

    | Published on March 10, 2021 at 8:53am EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    The Polar Plunge is back for a second year on Otter Tail Lake. The event will be held on March 13 at 12 p.m. as the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with area organizations with the goal of raising $35,000 for the Special Olympics. Last year 199 plungers on Otter Tail Lake raised $67,000…. Read More

  • MnDOT discusses potential closure of Fourth Street

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:38pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning could see some major changes to traffic flow on the main corridor through town.  During a special open house and city council meeting on Wednesday night, the Henning City Council heard from representatives from MnDOT about the 2024 Highway 108 project. The project will replace Douglas Ave., which is the main street… Read More

  • I Love to Read Month kicks off at Henning School

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:31pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Library, retired teacher challenge elementary students to read at home during March By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning Elementary students are being challenged to put down an electronic device and pick up a book throughout the month of March. The challenge comes from Henning School Librarian Pam Wiese and retired English teacher Marjorie Quammen, who are helping to… Read More

  • Local scouts to collect food for those in need

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:30pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Chad Koenen Publisher The Parkers Prairie Boy Scouts Troop 472 is hoping to make donating food and items to the Henning Food Shelf as easy as opening a door and leaving food on the front step. The club will be in Henning on Saturday, March 27, from 1-3 p.m. to walk and drive around the… Read More

  • Deer Creek installs LED street lights

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:30pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Lori Newman Correspondent The Deer Creek City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 22. New York Mills Police Chief Bobby Berndt gave the police report for January and informed the council that the police department is implementing updated Eyewitness Identification and Use of Force Policies.   The council reviewed and discussed receipts and cash balances… Read More

  • A focus on growing Ottertail

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:29pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail Business and Community Association may soon be getting a new name. Ron Grobeck, who is the current president of the OTBCA, said the organization recently approved changing its name to the Ottertail Chamber of Commerce. He said the new name will better reflect the focus of the organization as it promotes… Read More

  • Sparks chosen as new school superintendent

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:26pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Decision is pending contract negotiations between Sparks and Henning School By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School Board has tabbed Melissa Sparks as its next school superintendent. The decision is contingent on the two sides coming to an agreement on a contract. Sparks is currently the high school principal at MACCRAY, which is located in Clara… Read More

  • Serving up a healthy dish of fish for Lent

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:21pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Photos by Chad Koenen Nearly 300 meals were served during the first St. Edward’s Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry on Friday night. The meal was held as a drive-thru, due to restrictions because of COVID-19. The next fish fry will be held on March 12. Among the people helping at the fish fry was Mackenzie Suchy… Read More

  • Governor’s Fishing Opener still being planned for Otter Tail County

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:19pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    When anglers across Minnesota drop their lines on Saturday, May 15, Otter Tail County is committed to hosting the 2021 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener in a reimagined way from the previous 70 plus years. By design, the event will be safely shaped to proceed within the guidelines of the Stay Safe MN initiative during the… Read More

  • Make a difference for those in need, donate to the food shelf

    | Published on March 3, 2021 at 1:15pm EST Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    For most people, hunger isn’t a major issue in their lives. But for many others, it is one of the most important issues facing their households, and area residents can help. Food insecurities are very real for 1 in 11 households in Minnesota. About 98 percent of food-insecure households worry that they will run out of… Read More

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