Positive test discovered in Brainerd area A newly discovered instance of chronic wasting disease in the Brainerd Lakes area will result in three more years of sampling and other disease management efforts for that area. In addition, following the confirmation of a CWD-positive deer in late October in Polk County near the North Dakota border,… Read More

FEMA expected to be at TCHC through Jan. 30   In an effort to help many struggling healthcare systems, the Minnesota Department of Health, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has mobilized several clinician groups across central Minnesota. On Dec. 3, FEMA clinicians arrived for orientation training at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena…. Read More

Two structural fires reported from Dec. 7-8 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Dec. 8, said a resident of Ottertail was scammed out of $200. “This was a computer scam, with the resident buying $200 Google play cards,” said a sheriff deputy. “We advised the county resident to get in touch with a computer service… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten A Magical Medora Christmas show scheduled for Dec. 19 in Henning has canceled due to several cast and crew members testing positive for COVID-19. Anyone who purchased a ticket should contact Henning Landmark at 548-5760 this week for a full refund. Medora assures us they will return to Henning in 2022. A… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Santa and Mrs. Claus were the stars of the day during the annual Santa Day and lighted parade through Henning on Saturday. The day began with arts and crafts at the Trinity Center and ended with visits from Santa Claus (right) at the Landmark Center and the lighted parade through town. For… Read More

Water, sewer rates to increase by 12 percent By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning residents will notice several changes to their utility bills in the near future. During a special city council meeting on Monday, Nov, 22, the Henning City Council heard from Evan Leebens, of Missouri River Energy Systems, about a utility rate study. The study looked at… Read More

Ottertail Lions donates $25,000 to trail project By Chad Koenen Publisher A new walking path/trail being developed in the memory of the late Tyler Wohlers has taken a big step forward, thanks to the Ottertail Lions.  The Ottertail Lions Club recently donated $25,000 to the Tyler Wohlers Memorial Trail, which will provide a new walking path/trail along Highway… Read More

Final decision to be made on December 14 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, met at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls to hear an outline of the proposed County Solid Waste Master Plan. This was a public hearing following focus groups and input from… Read More

Weller won national Mechanic of the Year title this summer in Texas Jeff Weller, an ASE Certified automotive technician from Henning, Minnesota, was recently honored with a national achievement award as the Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Forty-eight automotive professionals were recognized on Nov. 18, at the Fall Board… Read More

One person injured in accident northwest of Henning on Nov. 23 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Just the presence of Mojo, the county sheriff K9 dog, was enough for a driver to hand over illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia Nov. 25 at an undisclosed location in Otter Tail County. “While speaking with the driver, and telling him… Read More