The Deer Creek Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Tuesday, April 18 in rural Deer Creek. The fire was reported at 4:38 p.m. in the 5200 block of County Highway 50 in Deer Creek Township. Upon arrival of fire personnel, approximately one acre of land had been burnt with a running traveling at a… Read More

Courses are sponsored by the department of public safety Have you been riding your machine for 10, 20, or even 30 years…and think you know it all? Do you want to challenge yourself? Take a one-day course and see what you’ve got.   The “Advanced” and “Expert” courses will take bikers to another level skill- wise…. Read More

Sponsorships will be for up to $500 apiece As communities look ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe space for all is vital.  West Central Initiative is once again offering support to communities that want to explore ways to be more welcoming by participating in Welcoming Week 2023. This annual national event is… Read More

Lake Region Raceway started in 1962 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many people who drive to and from Wee Town along County Highway One can see, while looking south of the highway, remnants of what was formerly known as the Lake Region Speedway starting in 1962, and later referred to as West Central Speedway and the Wee… Read More

Dorn is President of First National Bank of Henning, Ottertail, BL The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Randy Dorn, President of First National Bank Henning, Ottertail and Battle Lake was elected to serve on ICBA’s Bank Operations Committee. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks and is committed to its… Read More

Fire destroys storage barn near Big Pine Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on April 19, reported the death of an Erhard resident Wednesday afternoon, April 19, north of Underwood on Highway 43. This was a single-vehicle accident. The accident took place just after 2 p.m., north of County Highway 1. The occupant of the… Read More

Members of the Henning School Referendum Supporters group will be going door-to-door on Monday, May 1. The group will be visiting with area residents to share information about the upcoming school referendum vote on May 9.  The group stated the visits will be for informational purposes only and are hoping to give residents time to get… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, April 24, 2018 There were some smiles, hugs and even a few tears after Samantha Witt and Grace Weller found out they qualified for the state speech meet on April 14. Both students are juniors at Henning School.  The Henning School Board has narrowed the list of candidates to fill the soon-to-be… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen Construction crews from Brogard Plumbing, Heating and Excavating were busy last week taking down the old awning over the gas pump at the former Denny’s Food N Sport building. The building was taken down last fall in advance to a new convenience store and car wash being constructed on the site later… Read More

Contributed photo Destinie Sweno was recognized at the Golden Loon Fine Arts Awards ceremony at the Center For the Arts in Fergus Falls on Wednesday, April 19 in the category of painting. Area high school artists were recognized in 11 different categories. She is pictured above with Henning School art teacher Melissa Babolian.