Photos by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary students hosted a modified track and field day last week. The students participated in the events during their phy ed classes all last week. Kindergartners Brielle Thalmann, Mayilynn Swartz, Sophia Stevens, Dexter Manning and Gendtry Lutgens worked hard in the tug of war on Friday. 

Photo by Chad Koenen Hundreds of people stopped by the community park in Ottertail on Saturday afternoon for a protest that was held during the Governor’s Fishing Opener festivities last weekend. The protest featured several guest speakers including Larvita McFarquhar, owner of a Lynd, Minn., restaurant, who told those who gathered about the struggles she faced… Read More

With Erik Osberg looking on, Otter Tail County Commissioner Lee Rogness holds up a measuring stick during Saturday’s Governor’s Fishing opening ceremony. Rogness joked that he hoped the opener would “measure up” for those in attendance. While Governor Tim Walz was in Ottertail briefly Friday, and went fishing Saturday morning, he did not attend the… Read More

Adoption of revised changes will be considered June 8 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Proposed revisions to the Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance were addressed during a public meeting of the county board of commissioners on Monday evening, May 10, at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls. The county board heard several comments… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As she gets ready for her high school graduation, Henning High School senior Kylie Frederick is leaning on the skills she learned as part of the National Honor Society to prepare her for the next chapter of her life. Those skills include leadership abilities she has developed as part of the organization.  “NHS… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek Memorial Day ceremony will receive a speech from a special guest on Monday, May 31 when United States Representative Michelle Fischbach will be the featured speaker. The program will also serve as the official dedication for the Deer Creek Veterans Park, which has been constructed over the past several years…. Read More

Decision came after BigFoot owners inquired about an off-sale license By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Vining will keep the status quo for off-sale liquor in the community. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday, the Vining City Council heard from Dave Rahn, whose company owns BigFoot Gas, Grocery and Deli in Vining, about his desire to… Read More

Council seeks PFA funding for project By Chad Koenen Publisher While construction costs are skyrocketing, the City of Henning received better-than-expected news concerning its upcoming 2nd Street underground utility and street improvement project.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning City Council received a low bid of $1.053 million from Sellin Brothers of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported that one person was injured in a vehicle rollover at 8:42 a.m. on May 6 at the intersection of Highway 78 and South Clitherall Lake Road. The Minnesota State Patrol assisted sheriff deputies at the scene of the accident. Driver injured after leaving road, striking tree A driver lost control of… Read More

Ditch is located west of Parkers Prairie By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The County Board of Commissioners, on May 11, reconvened the Benefit Redetermination Hearing for Ditch 45 from April 5, 2021. No public comments were submitted. County Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum reported the final value of Ditch 45, west of Parkers Prairie, as $349,646.  The approval of… Read More