By Chad Koenen Publisher An East Leaf Lake family is hoping to make 2021 a little bit sweeter with the opening of their new candy shop in downtown Ottertail.  Jessica Thompson and Dan Ostrander, along with Huntter Thompson, have opened Soda Pop and Lollipops in the former Shawna Marie clothing store building on Ottertail’s Main Street. The… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The main issue of the Henning City Council, on Monday evening, March 15, was the city’s annual debt payments. The gathering was held at the community center, to accommodate more city residents. The meeting also was available by Zoom. Several people in attendance voiced their opinions, in addition to members of the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School will receive several upgrades, including new LED lighting, as part of a facility improvement project plan.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning School Board approved up to $371,200 in upgrades at Henning School as part of a Facility Improvement Measure Summary. The plan was developed in a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Public Health Director Jody Lien had some warnings for Otter Tail County residents after hearing that several people in the ages from 18 to 22 tested positive for COVID-19 after a party in Fergus Falls, with no masks or social distancing, on Saturday, March 13. “As the weather improves, and… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Gracie Grabe shared her love for ice skating with a number of Henning area children earlier this winter as part of her National Honor Society service project. Grabe hosted several ice skating lessons at the Henning skating rink with the hopes of showing children the basics of skating, while potentially sparking a… Read More

Laurentian Divide goes right through the heart of downtown Henning By Chad Koenen Publisher So what really divides the city of Henning? As it turns out, more than you might think. That’s because Henning sits right on a Laurentian Divide (Continental Divide), which sends some water North and West, and other water East and South—depending upon… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on March 10, said the driver of a vehicle was injured in a traffic accident near the west side of Star Lake. The accident took place at 7:55 p.m. on Highway 41 (Galaxy Road) southwest of Dent. Deputies said the victim, a male, was driving north on Highway 41… Read More

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