Photos by Chad Koenen Several non-profit groups, emergency personnel and city staff were on hand Tuesday night for the annual National Night Out festivities at the Henning Event Center and Henning Festival grounds. The night featured a number of giveaway items, like frisbees (above), as well as a chance to learn more about different organizations in… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension Office is hosting Annie’s Project event, a transformative two-day retreat dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and empowering women passionate about agriculture. Organizers are excited to invite long-time, beginner, and future farmers from both urban and rural areas to join us for this inspiring event focused on collaboration, growth, and empowerment…. Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Ottertail was hopping on Saturday for the annual OtterFest celebration. The weekend began on Friday night with the annual demo derby, but Saturday featured a parade with plenty of candy and floats, as well as a craft fair (medium right), car show (bottom right), a magic show (below), fireworks and more. Among… Read More

County installs 53 miles of centerline mumble strips Otter Tail County Highway Department announces the installation of 53 miles of centerline mumble strips during the 2024 construction season. “Residents may wonder why the county considered this project,” said County Engineer Krysten Foster, “The newer design is a different style, which is intended to be less annoying… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 Henning’s first-ever National Night Out event took off on Tuesday—literally for part of the night. Mike Helle, who helped organize the event, estimated there were over 400 people who attended the event. In fact, volunteers served 350 hot dogs for a free-will donation and ran out of hot… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The Henning Skate Park came to life last week as representatives from the American Ramp Company completed the installation of the new skate park. A grand opening celebration is being planned for Sunday, Aug. 11 at the skate park in the Henning Festival grounds. While the park is operational, the skate park… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher From classic car restorations to a collision with a deer, Logan Quick is hoping his new auto body shop in Vining will provide area residents with a place to turn their vehicle from seeing its better days to once again being the envy of the ball. Quick opened Quick’s Collision and Classics in… Read More

Fireworks, parade set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher Everything seems to be a little bit bigger in Ottertail and the annual OtterFest celebration will be no different this weekend.  Ottertail Business and Community Association President Ron Grobeck said there will be a number of unique events throughout the weekend with an emphasis on providing family fun… Read More

Otter Tail County once had 289 rural schools By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Country schools in Otter Tail County are fondly remembered. At one time, Otter Tail County’s 289 rural schools were the most of any county in Minnesota. Many kids who grew up on farms formed their basis for life while attending one-room schools. Today… Read More

Nick Kludt, Red River Fisheries Specialist for the Minnesota DNR, will speak at OTC COLA’s Annual Meeting at the Ottertail Community Center in Ottertail, on August 15.  Kludt’s work area covers the Red River of the North and its Minnesota tributaries, where he works on a wide array of river and fish management issues. Additionally, Kludt… Read More