By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on Dec. 21, discussed an analysis of a proposed fish passage at Phelps Mill Park in central Otter Tail County. This project, if it gains final approval, would provide fish passage for sturgeon and other native fish species at the dam near Phelps Mill and provide… Read More

Fish house stolen near Otter Tail Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Dec. 28, said a county resident reported a substantial amount of money in charges on a Xbox account linked to her credit card. Xbox is a gaming console capable of connecting to a TV or other display media.  Microsoft employees say that people using… Read More

Classes to be held in Fergus Falls, Moorhead campuses Minnesota State Community and Technical College is offering free certified nursing assistant course in Moorhead and Fergus Falls, as part of Governor Tim Walz’s initiative to recruit, train, and deploy at least 1,000 new certified nursing assistants for Minnesota long-term care facilities by the end of January. … Read More

Book highlights old farms in Otter Tail County area By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A new book recently off the press about farms in Otter Tail County, and city life, will benefit the county museum (Otter Tail County Historical Society) with all book proceeds going to the county museum. The title of the book is “Farmsteads… Read More

Classes to include ways to avoid scams, rustic art The following classes are being offered through Henning Community Education.   For more information or to register for classes contact Henning Community Education at 583-2927, ext. 8000. • Avoiding Scams: Participants will take a look at how to avoid the pitfalls of spam and scammers infecting your computer…. Read More

Virtual event to begin Jan. 14, to benefit families in need Friends of Friends Fighting Hunger’s 14th annual fundraiser will be virtual again this year. The auction will open on Friday, Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. and close on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 9 p.m.  Individuals can preview auction items before the auction opens at www.FOF.givesmart.com. For… Read More

Library Happenings Henning Library We have an eight book set that we are featuring this week in the library.  It is “Drive Thru” and gives the path of sugar, salt, bread, coffee, cheese, chocolate, potatoes, and honey.    These books are written by either Shalini Vallepur or Harriet Brundle.  They are brightly colored and the images… Read More

Scholarship applications for  H-545 Foundation and  L. A. Amundson scholarships are now available. Members of this years senior class can get their applications from the school counselor.   Henning High School graduates who are currently college freshman, are eligible to apply for the Amundson scholarship and any Henning High School graduate may apply for the H-545… Read More

On Dec. 28, 2021, the Merickel family of Wadena contributed $100,000 to the construction of Tri-County Health Care’s new building project. Merickel Lumber and Ace Hardware have long been partners with Tri-County Health Care and the Foundation, supporting building projects and events like the Golf Classic and the All Heart Gala.   Jim and Jane Merickel… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Happy New Year and best wishes to us all for an exciting and healthy 2022.  Here is a brief look back at the year we have just completed. Although 2021 started slowly due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were able to safely host a quilter’s group every other Monday, including two week-long quilting… Read More