Property tax levy to generate $45.4 million By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Dec. 21, gave final approval to the 2022 tax levy. The net property tax levy of $45.4 million for 2022 represents a 4.71 percent tax increase compared to the 2021 levy. Final action by the county board followed a truth in… Read More

New passing period to add one minute By Chad Koenen Publisher If every minute counts, Henning School students will have a chance to catch their breath and make the most of an additional minute of passing time during the day. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning School Board approved a pilot program for… Read More

Vinterfest to be held on February 19 Frolicking Nordic music, dance and dinner was the order of the evening in Vining last week. A total of 115 people gathered to enjoy an evening of Christmas traditions from the Nordic lands.   The event was held at the Vining Community Center where the stage was a forest… Read More

Accident occured near Highway 80 in Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Two people were seriously injured in a car-train accident northwest of Perham at 4 p.m. on Dec. 21. The location was near the intersection of Highway 80 and Pikewood Lane. Sheriff deputies said a Ford Explorer, southbound, was crossing the railroad tracks when the… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Students in Stephanie Jorgenson’s second grade class performed a number of skits last week to recognize local soldiers and their families. Many of the skits were inspired by the holiday season, including one featuring none other than the Grinch himself. 

Library Happenings Henning School December 27 is a very special day for my family.  In 1961, my parents Loren and Bonnie Clary were married in a small church in Ronan, Mont. This marriage produced four children (three boys and a girl), 11 grandchildren (three boys and eight girls) and six great grandchildren (one boy and… Read More

Ice should be at least 8-12 inches thick before driving a car or small pick up on the ice Some anglers have been venturing onto the ice for several weeks, while water remains open in other parts of the state. So far in December, weather in the state—which has included rain, snow and fluctuating temperatures—has… Read More

Scholarship applications for  H-545 Foundation and  L. A. Amundson scholarships are now available. Members of this years senior class can get their applications from the school counselor.   Henning High School graduates who are currently college freshman, are eligible to apply for the Amundson scholarship and any Henning High School graduate may apply for the H-545… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Everyone knows the real Santa Claus doesn’t come to all of the little towns across the globe before Christmas. He has helpers who report back to him and share the Christmas wish lists of boys and girls, while also spreading some Christmas cheer to people young and old. As it turns out,… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen A group of Henning kindergartners were all smiles as they decorated a “snowman” during their Christmas program on Friday afternoon. The program featured a number of songs from students in grades K-6. Above: Cooper Schwartz, Payson Martinson and Noah Hoelscher were all smiles as they turned Carlene Johnson into a snowman. For… Read More