By Chad Koenen Publisher Fifty-two years after a group of Vining residents offered free watermelon at the end of summer, the biggest small town celebration in Otter Tail County will once again be coming to Vining. The 52nd annual Watermelon Day celebration will kick off on Saturday morning with the annual Vining Lutheran Church pancake and sausage… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The Ottertail Brewing Company float once again featured water guns and cannons as willings guests at the parade were sprayed with water on Saturday. The float is typically one of the final entrants in the parade each year. 

From July 10-14, the Henning trap team traveled to Mason, Mich., to compete in the National High School trap competition. The team, composed of William Schwartz, Dawson Bushman, Mason Umland, Caleb Watercott and Boe Mesker, participated in the highly competitive event, which drew teams from across the country. In the team competition, Henning placed 239th out… Read More

Dent man agrees to alternative sentencing Danny Ray Anderson, 66, of Rothsay, convicted of third-degree drug possession, will have a felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor if he stays law abiding during a five-year probationary period. A Stay of Imposition was issued by a county court judge on July 2, 2024. Following his conviction in 2023, a… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning area businesses will be getting a little crazy on Friday during the annual Crazy Day celebration in downtown Henning. A number of local businesses will be offering specials and games throughout the day. Some of the businesses participating in the crazy day activities include: B&D Foods, Seip Drug Store, First National Bank… Read More

Final payment for NY Mills roof repair approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Bob Lahman of Parkers Prairie was unanimously carried for a one-year agreement between Otter Tail County and Placer for Placer.ai, a location intelligence software. This will allow for county employees… Read More

Visitors to  Vining for for Watermelon Day are encouraged to  stop by the Vining Community History Center located  upstairs in the  Vining Community building.   The endeavor to  collect and save artifacts,  items and  information about the early history   of  the  Vining  Community  was begun  in 2005  when  special  space   became available.   It’s … Read More

August can provide some good fishing opportunities By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Wind and rain did not stop our party of three in having a great time fishing with guide Ross Hagemeister in his boat Monday morning, Aug. 5. Donning rain gear was well worth the effort while we caught several walleye between 7 and… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Dozens of people gathered on Sunday afternoon for the grand opening of the new Henning Skate Park. The afternoon featured a time for people to try out the new skate park located in the Henning Festival Grounds, as well as play games like bean bags, enjoy a bite from the Farmstand food… Read More

Pontoon passengers rescued from a lake near Ottertail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, shortly after midnight on Saturday, Aug. 2, reported that a drunken driver with no identification was injured northwest of Perham on Highway 10. He was admitted to the Perham hospital with the name “John Doe” and later was transported to… Read More