Christensen promoted as Loan Officer James A. Espeland, CEO and Chairman of the Board of First National Bank of Henning has recently announced the promotion of Randy Dorn as President of First National Bank of Henning, Ottertail & Battle Lake.  Dorn has served as Chief Managing Officer since 2019 and Manager of the Battle Lake branch… Read More

Leif Erikson Sons of Norway will be getting in the winter spirit on Saturday for its annual Vinterfest celebration. The event will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and feature everything from ice skating to sledding and a variety of outdoor activities.  Participants are asked to register at the Henning Community Center on 2nd St…. Read More

Contributed photo The Bertha Area Sportsman Club made several donations recently from proceeds raised as part of its charitable gambling in the community. Right: Steve Aeling presented Henning School with a $1,000 donation for the Henning trap team. He is pictured with Kayla Hoelscher. 

Meetings can be viewed via zoom By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Some county residents may not be aware that county board of commissioner meetings, held on designated Tuesday mornings starting at 8:30 a.m., can be accessed online and seen via zoom. Step one is to search for Otter Tail County government. Click on “Live Your Best Life… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Much was written about Henning’s Peterson twins, mid-1960s basketball stars, in 2019 when Henning won the Minnesota Class A basketball state title. Those fun days at state, three years ago, brought back memories of the Peterson twins and Henning making it to the state semi-finals in 1966, during a one-class system…. Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Again this week we are featuring another of our Dear America books.  This one is entitled “The Diary of Dawnie Rae Johnson, With the Might of Angels Hadley, Virginia, 1954.” The book jacket reads: “Twelve-year old Dawnie Rae Johnson’s life turns upside down after the Supreme Court rules in favor of desegregation… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen School spirit was on full display on Friday as Snow Week came to a close at Henning School. The week included everything from a broomball tournament, pepfest, activity day and a variety of dress up days. Left: Teddy Grabe and Mason Samuelson congratulate Eli Reinbold after a goal during the broomball tournament… Read More

School district to host two community listening sessions on February 28 By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you have an idea of something that is needed at Henning School? Perhaps you think the school could use another small gym, an auditorium, bigger classrooms, a new entrance to the gym or even a tribute to your favorite teacher near… Read More

Council moves forward with advertising for supervisor By Chad Koenen Publisher Several dozen people attended a special city council meeting last week, while dozens more attended the meeting online. The meeting itself lasted less-than 20 minutes. During its special city council meeting on Monday, Jan. 31, the city council approved the resignation of utility workers Brenden Markuson… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on Jan. 25, renewed its agreement with the Otter Tail Lakes Country Association. Under the agreement Lakes Country, a non-profit organization, promotes Otter Tail County as a premiere destination to vacation, visit, live and work. Otter Tail County, in turn, provides on-site workspace, internet access, technological support… Read More