Glider was being stored in a hanger at F.R. Steuart Airport in Henning By Chad Koenen Publisher A World War II era glider is getting a new lease on life. The Schweizer TG-3A Glider has been housed in a hanger at the F.R. Steuart Field in Henning for approximately 30 years. The glider remained at the local… Read More

MCA science, math scores also improve By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School District continues to rank among the best in reading, math and science when compared to other school districts in the Freshwater Education District. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning School Board heard the district’s results from the MCA and MTAS… Read More

Homecoming week kicks off at Henning School By Chad Koenen Publisher Tanner Arndt and Emma Severson were crowned as the Henning School Homecoming King and Queen on Monday afternoon. Arndt is the son of Jeff and Sally Arndt, while Severson is the daughter of Eric and Amy Severson.  Coronation kicked off a busy week of activities for students… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A semi and train accident temporarily closed down Highway 108 in Ottertail on Thursday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. According to reports, the tractor trailer was driving southbound on North Lake Street from Elevator Drive in Ottertail and crossed the railroad tracks as an approaching southbound train was coming. The… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported that one person was injured in a traffic accident at South Clitherall Lake Road at 10:42 a.m. on Sept. 19. This was a two-vehicle accident when one driver failed to yield at an intersection. The driver of the other vehicle swerved to try and avoid the collision but… Read More

Valdes will lead the Health and Welness Team Otter Tail County has announced the hiring of Lynne Penke Valdes as Deputy County Administrator.  “Under our new structure, Lynne will lead and provide support for various departments including the Health and Wellness Team, Probation, and GIS, as well as work directly with the Long-Range Strategic Plan and… Read More

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a driver refresher course for those who are 50 years of age and older.  The course explains changes that occur in vision, hearing, and reaction time as individuals age, and it provides driving safety tips for handling these changes. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for… Read More