Students at Henning School took advantage of some record high temperatures on Tuesday morning by going for a walk around the school. Just a few days after the record highs, school was two hours late at Henning School due to a large snowstorm that blanketed the area.

By Chad Koenen Publisher Blue, yellow and mismatched socks will be the fashion trend of the day on Friday throughout the Henning community. Students and staff at Henning School, as well as in the community, are encouraged to wear the sock combinations in honor of World Down syndrome Day.  The day is organized each year by Charlene… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The Henning Community Center was filled on Monday night as residents turned out for a special city council meeting. The meeting included discussion about how to fund upcoming utility projects, as well as discussion about the Highway 108 project being proposed for 2024. Several community members spoke during the meeting with questions… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School Board officially approved the hiring of Melissa Sparks as the school district’s new superintendent.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the school board approved a 3-year contract with Sparks. Sparks currently serves as the high school principal at the MACCRAY School District. Her contract calls for a base… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent More than 50 percent of the necessary right of way has been acquired in the Silent Lakes area as part of the Pelican Rapids to Perham recreational trail. County Engineer Chuck Grotte told county board members on March 9 that 22 of 42 agreements have been signed with property owners. He… Read More

Dealia Grabe made her goats a little friend out of snow following last week’s blizzard. The snow goat provided her live goat named Shadow a companion to pass some time. 

Henning family creates a unique racing track for RC cars By Chad Koenen Publisher Shawn Cordova’s face lit up last week as the Henning resident watched his remote control (RC) car do a flip over a large snow-covered jump near his home. The RC car didn’t miss a beat as it raced around a large course… Read More

Henning council expresses concerns about proposed project By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Henning City Council, on March 1, addressed street repairs, Willow Creek, electric service and city telephone service. There was discussion about Highway 108 and needed roadway projects through Henning. The entire highway runs from Highway 210, just south of Henning, through the town… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail City Council discussed a new water contract from the City of Henning during a special work session last week. The discussion about the contract between the two communities has been going on for quite some time, as both sides try to determine what the City of Ottertail should be paying for… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The past several months have been mentally challenging for many residents of Otter Tail County in light of COVID-19 and the ongoing recovery. Some people familiar with the Lady of the Hills, and seeking inspiration, are making plans to drive over this spring or summer to the statue south of… Read More