Program continues to expand across OTC area The Film Plastic Recycling Program that serves Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena Counties is ready to bring more collection sites on board.  The program collects film plastic material from farms and boat storage facilities and delivers it to a regional collection hub in Sauk Centre, Minn. The collected film plastic… Read More

Caucus to be held Feb. 1 at various locations in OTC Otter Tail Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) members will gather on Feb. 1 at one of the seven sites around the County to learn about this year’s candidates, debate resolutions for the party platform, elect new precinct chairs, and select delegates for the upcoming conventions.  “Our precinct caucuses… Read More

Items stolen from storage lockers from three units near Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 16, reported that a snowmobiler received minor injuries in an acci-dent on Highway 108 northwest of Henning and east of the town of Ottertail. “The snowmobile driver, eastbound in a south ditch, fell off after hitting a… Read More

Pursuant to provisions of Minnesota State Statute Otter Tail County Precinct Caucuses will be held throughout the County on Feb. 1, from 7-9 p.m. Below is a list of locations for each political party. For specific details contact the political party. To find the location for a township or city ward precinct, visit the “Caucus Finder”… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning School spelling bee was held on Thursday morning in the band/choir room at the school. Students in grades 5-8 competed in the spelling bee with Kale Misegades capturing first place, Ryan Despard placing second and Beck Thorson taking third place.

Landmark Center Dan Broten We are proud to announce that the Henning Landmark Center is now officially listed in the National Register for Historic Places.  After several years of research by historian Rolf Anderson, our nomination was submitted and approved by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office of the MN Historical Society in November, and finally… Read More

Piles of snow aren’t just an issue for people trying to shovel their driveway or parking lot. Snow also creates challenges for members of the United States Postal Service.  The Henning Post Office is reminding customers to clear the snow away from mailbox and curbside boxes to assist with the delivery process.  Residents should keep the full… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School If you are looking for a great author for you and your children to enjoy, look no further than Mary Pope Osborne  She writes the series Magic Tree House. We are featuring two of her books this week.  The first book is “Hurricane Heroes in Texas.”   The inside jacket cover reads, “When… Read More

Several students named to MSUM Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead Dean’s List in recognition of academic achievement during the fall semester 2021. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.  Local students named to the list… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 In the heart of winter, Henning School students will have a bevy of activities beginning on Monday during the annual Snow Week. On Monday, six students will be competing for the title of Snow Week King and Queen during coronation. King candidates include: Brandon Johnson, Gunner Cordes and… Read More