By Chad Koenen Publisher Four Henning students were recently honored for their work not only on the athletic field, but in the classroom and community as well.  Kyle Tierney and Emma Severson were recently selected as the Henning School AAA Award winners, while Ally Hart and Tyson Misegades was recognized as the school’s ExCel Award winners. Tierney… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As he peaks his head around the corner of the kitchen, Binesh Narayan’s laughter fills an otherwise quiet hallway at Willow Creek.  The breakfast rush is over, but the work continues for Narayan, who is busy joking around with staff members and a few residents who gather in the dining room area… Read More

Property tax levy to generate $45.4 million By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Dec. 21, gave final approval to the 2022 tax levy. The net property tax levy of $45.4 million for 2022 represents a 4.71 percent tax increase compared to the 2021 levy. Final action by the county board followed a truth in… Read More

New passing period to add one minute By Chad Koenen Publisher If every minute counts, Henning School students will have a chance to catch their breath and make the most of an additional minute of passing time during the day. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning School Board approved a pilot program for… Read More

Vinterfest to be held on February 19 Frolicking Nordic music, dance and dinner was the order of the evening in Vining last week. A total of 115 people gathered to enjoy an evening of Christmas traditions from the Nordic lands.   The event was held at the Vining Community Center where the stage was a forest… Read More

Accident occured near Highway 80 in Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Two people were seriously injured in a car-train accident northwest of Perham at 4 p.m. on Dec. 21. The location was near the intersection of Highway 80 and Pikewood Lane. Sheriff deputies said a Ford Explorer, southbound, was crossing the railroad tracks when the… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Students in Stephanie Jorgenson’s second grade class performed a number of skits last week to recognize local soldiers and their families. Many of the skits were inspired by the holiday season, including one featuring none other than the Grinch himself. 

Library Happenings Henning School December 27 is a very special day for my family.  In 1961, my parents Loren and Bonnie Clary were married in a small church in Ronan, Mont. This marriage produced four children (three boys and a girl), 11 grandchildren (three boys and eight girls) and six great grandchildren (one boy and… Read More

Ice should be at least 8-12 inches thick before driving a car or small pick up on the ice Some anglers have been venturing onto the ice for several weeks, while water remains open in other parts of the state. So far in December, weather in the state—which has included rain, snow and fluctuating temperatures—has… 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