County Sanitation Code changes in the works By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Commissioner Lee Rogness led discussion with fellow board members on April 25 regarding the Annual Emergency Management Summit that took place last month at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls. Neighboring governmental officials from the Alexandria area, led by Douglas County Emergency… Read More

Lake Region Healthcare received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Lake Region Healthcare’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Vanessa Neels officially purchased Betty’s Pantry from her mother, Betty Cordes, on May 1. Neels has been a staple at the local diner for a number of years and is excited about taking over the Ottertail establishment.  Jennifer Powers has fulfilled her late daughter’s Shyanne Jacobs’ request before she… Read More

Henning Summer Recreation starts June 5 for all groups except t-ball, which will start on June 12.   Registration forms are available in the Henning School District Office. Please register by May 12 at the Henning School District Office. 

Former garage in Vergas eyed for parking lot By Robert Williams Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Otter Tail County recently celebrated the opening of two new county highway garages in Pelican Rapids and Battle Lake last week. The garages replaced old and outdated facilities and combined the Vergas, Erhard, and Pelican Rapids shops to house the trucks in a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A vehicle chase that began between Erhard and Elizabeth on May 6 ended with an arrest south of Rothsay close to 3:30 p.m. Earlier, sheriff deputies attempted to stop a vehicle that was reported as stolen from a location in Pelican Rapids. The pursuit was terminated between Erhard and Elizabeth, due… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Shannon Tierney was escorted by Anibal Franco during Henning School’s grand march at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail on Saturday evening. The theme for the night was “Neon Lights” as bright lights and balloons decorated the grand march area of Thumper Pond. The night included grand march, dance and post prom all… Read More

Local club presents several prestigious awards By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek Lions Club has long been known as an organization that has a good time during their monthly meetings and community events. For many of the people in the Lions Club, members of the organization are much more than companions in a service organization—they are… Read More

REACH students unveil Caring Closet at Henning School By Chad Koenen Publisher A new service project at Henning School is providing personal care and school spirit items to students in need. The new Caring Closet was recently unveiled as part of a service project by REACH students at the school.  The Caring Closet is aimed at providing everything… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A unique tax credit could make funding an expansive $27 million building project a bit easier to afford for local taxpayers. The Ag2School tax credit will provide a tax credit of up to 70 percent for local property owners who qualify for the program. Henning School Superintendent Melissa Sparks said the program was… Read More