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

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail Community Center will be getting a fresh look.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council approved a bid from Erik Ness to install a variety of landscaping options at the community center. As part of the bid, the new landscaping at the community center will include… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Beaver dams cause a lot of problems along ditches in many counties in Minnesota. Otter Tail County is no exception. County Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum addressed this issue during the regular meeting of the county board of commissioners on Tuesday, April 13. Beavers oftentimes build their dams across the entire width of… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The hallways, and vast outdoor space at Lutheran Island Camp, will soon come alive. After essentially being shut down last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the bustling camp on the shores of East Battle Lake is gearing up for another busy summer of campers, counselors, songs, activities and opportunity to share the… Read More