By Chad Koenen Publisher A vehicle received a second chance at life thanks to a local resident and staff members at AutoFix in Henning. “(The person who donated the car) called and told us she wasn’t going to drive anymore and wanted to give us her car,” said Holly Weller of AutoFix.  Since the donor, who asked the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher If you build it they will come—or at least that is the hope of local volunteers who are planning a major enhancement project at the city park. Mike Helle and Dan Broten are leading a group of local volunteers who are planning to build a picnic shelter, as well as paint a mural… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Dozens of area students attended the annual Henning High School prom on Saturday night. The theme of this year’s prom was Prom in Paradise and was held at the Henning Festival Grounds and event center. After walking across the stage, students followed a group of pink flamingos to the back of the… Read More

Ole’s Up Nort meat processing in Henning receives USDA certification By Chad Koenen Publisher Beef, or better yet, meat—it’s what’s for dinner. And there may be few places better to get a slab of meat than Ole’s Up Nort in the heart of Henning.  Since opening in late 2019, Ole’s Up Nort has created quite a following… Read More

By Lori Newman Correspondent The Deer Creek City Council held its regular monthly meeting on April 26. A Public Hearing on the Wellhead Protection Plan was held prior to the meeting.  Dan Disrud, of the MN Department of Health, explained that this plan is a ten year process involving management of land use, continued research on the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning National Honor Society has given Desta Misegades an opportunity to experience new things, while also giving back to the greater Henning community through volunteer options over the past two years.  “National Honor Society volunteer work has put me into leadership positions I would previously have never been involved in. I have had… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Otter Tail County is gearing up for another shot at the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. The weekend is an opportunity for host communities to showcase their unique offerings to guests from across the state.  This is the second straight year Otter Tail County was selected as the site of the Governor’s Fishing Opener…. Read More

Ottertail family has cared for over 150 foster children The Otter Tail County Commissioners passed a proclamation recognizing May as Foster Care Month during its meeting on April 27. This year special recognition was given to an Ottertail family. Del and Manila Wiebe are one of the licensed foster families who have opened their hearts by… Read More

The Henning Landmark Center was abuzz on Tuesday night for the annual Henning CHAT Bike Rodeo. As part of the bike rode area youth were able to have their bikes checked for safety, receive a free helmet, go through an obstacle course and participate in a drag race. A total of 12 bikes were also… Read More

Longtime head coach calls it a career on the mat By Chad Koenen Publisher Scott Hart has never been a stranger to the wrestling room at Henning High School. A 1986 alum of Henning, Hart wrestled for the Henning-Deer Creek Cavaliers during his high school career. Fast forward four decades, and Hart is hanging up his… Read More