Vining History Center is open on Friday afternoons A  recent  visitor  to to the Vining Community History  Center recently said it was one of the best kept secrets in the region.  “This  History Center is the best kept secret in  Vining.  I think you have to let people know  it  is  here,” said Lyle Stinson.  A newcomer to… Read More

Photos by Kathryn Wilkowski The East Otter Tail County Fair was a buzz with activity from July 21-24 in Perham. The event featured a number of food stands, games, grandstand events and of course more than a handful of rides. One of the more popular rides was the roller coaster for children (above), merry-go-round (below left)…. Read More

Project to be split into two questions, to cost approximately $27 million By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School Board is one step closer to seeking voter approval for what could be a $27 million building project. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning School Board authorized the district administration to work with consultants… Read More

Rural Henning man enjoys time in the lake after 2019 accident By Chad Koenen Publisher Three years after an ATV accident took both his legs and his left arm, Andy Eckhoff recently checked off another first from his to-do list—getting back into the lake. Earlier this summer Eckhoff went swimming and even went for a jet ski… Read More

Activities to be held at Henning Festival Grounds By Stella Strong Reporter This year Henning is set to host its annual National Night Out (NNO).  On Aug. 2, from 4-8 p.m. Henning area residents will join communities across the country in an effort to create a space where both local law enforcement and citizens can interact with each other. “The… Read More

Ottertail council hears from WCI By Jenna Baker Correspondent At July’s Ottertail City Council meeting, the council and public heard from Samantha VanWechel-Meyer who was present to provide updates from West Central Initiative and answer any questions the council may have. She thanked the council for their partnership and support and noted that the City of… Read More

Four-wheeler crash reported near Battle Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on July 16, reported the injury of a motorcycle driver west of Parkers Prairie. The accident took place at 12:21 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 38 and 505th Avenue. The rider lost control and entered the north ditch, suffering a head injury and… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher After having a number of open positions for most of the first part of the year, the Henning City Council has went on a hiring spree of late.  During a special city council meeting on Thursday, the Henning City Council approved the hiring of Tom Lee as a new maintenance employee. Lee has… Read More

Contributed photo Stuff the Bus boxes are beginning to show up across the Henning area. Locally, Tammy Fosse and Diane Thorson are working with the United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties Stuff the Bus Project. Last year 30-40 children received school supplies and a backpack.  Stuff the Bus Boxes are located at Dollar… Read More

Contributed photos Members of the Henning Class of 1952 held their 70th high school reunion on Friday, July 15. Attending the reunion was: front row: Jan (Froslee) Saetre, Anita (Sauck) Peterson, Phyllis (Anderson) Gaustad, Phyllis (Amundson) Peterson, Marlin Brutlag and Barb (Albright) Grover. Back row: Arlene (Aune) Henry, Irm (Meyer) Perkins, Josephine (Barker) Price, Joanne… Read More