Two people injured in motorcycle crash near Rothsay By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Aug. 9, reported the theft of tools and batteries from a vehicle on Highway 3, southeast of Pelican Rapids and close to Cross Point Road. The theft took place after a pickup was left on the side of the road following… Read More

Free watermelon to be served beginning at 11 a.m. By Chad Koenen Publisher Wet wipes and the front of shorts will be working overtime this weekend as thousands of people will flock to Vining for the 49th annual Watermelon Day celebration. By mid morning, the town of about 80 people will grow at least 20 times… Read More

To write about this is probably a combination of old-age retrospection with an added dash of conceit that anyone is interested in the things I did as a young boy on a farm, but then, maybe some of you haven’t participated in a real cattle drive. Each spring, we would have to drive a herd of… Read More

Friday is Crazy Day in Henning and I would be remissed if I didn’t put a small plug in for the Crazy Day sale/activity we have at the Citizen’s Advocate. On Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. we will be selling cotton candy, with the assistance of some helpers at the office, as well… Read More

To the Editor, I do not know much about the specific issues with the Henning Ambulance or the statements that have been made about Director Jane Cook. In reading the article, it seems that complaints were voiced to a council member who then approached Jane in a private meeting. That doesn’t seem to be the correct… Read More

Tri-County Health Care is expanding its chiropractic care services. It welcomes Brock Spandl, DC, the second chiropractor to join the Tri-County team. He officially begins on Aug. 16. Dr. Spandl previously operated a practice in Staples before joining Tri-County Health Care. He brings a diverse range of chiropractic knowledge and techniques to the team and is… Read More

Our annual corn and brat feed, originally scheduled for Aug. 27, has been postponed for 2021. We will plan to combine this event with our Pie and Pumpkin Oktoberfest scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9. More details on that event to come. Artist Mimi Seykora will host a 7-day pottery and ceramics workshop from 9 a.m. to… Read More

Question: In reference to the Interstate, is it true that one out of five miles is straight so airplanes can land on there if needed?   Answer: No, this is a myth that is so widespread that it is difficult to dispel. The myth typically states the requirement came from President Dwight D. Eisenhower or the… Read More

Lakes Community Church in Clitherall will be hosting the Indiana gospel group, the Victorious Trio, on Sunday, Aug. 22. The group will deliver an inspiring, uplifting and encouraging performance. The performance will get underway at 6 p.m. at the church. Lakes Community Church is located at 201 E. Main Ave. in Clitherall. For more information about… Read More