Photos by Chad Koenen Tim Erp looks for the next bid during the 14th annual Ottertail Community Auction on Saturday. In addition to countless gift packages, gift certificates and unique experiences like Minnesota Twins tickets, there were a number of games that were held during the auction. One of the unique games was the bike racing… Read More

The summer reading series continues on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with guest reader Melissa Sparks, “The Day the Crayons Quit.”  Join us for this free event with reading, activity, and a treat in the Landmark Patio area. Final reading week will be July 27 with a return of local author Stephanie Jorgenson and another book in… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Callie Thompson, who is the daughter of Erin Weiss and Reggie Thompson, couldn’t contain a large smile from going across her face as she was crowned Little Miss Henning during Friday’s Henning Festival Coronation. Amanda Morlock was crowned as the Henning Festival Queen. She is the daughter of… Read More

MSU-Mankato names honors list The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato were announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Martensen.  Among 3,334 students, a total of 971 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average,… Read More

It is National Hammock Day. When my nephew had his wedding last summer I knew that I wanted to get him and his beautiful bride something that would be very different and unexpected.   Since they both had a houseful of stuff  already, I decided that getting them something for outdoor life would be perfect.  After researching… Read More

Question: I have a question as a dad who wants to alert other drivers that my newly licensed daughter is on the road. I would like to put a “student driver” decal on the vehicle. Can I do that? If so, does a student need to be driving? Answer: First of all, let me say congratulations… Read More

The Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) has awarded Deb Sjostrom, Otter Tail County Human Services Director, the 2022 Human Services Award. Sjostrom was nominated for this award based on her demonstration of outstanding leadership, her demonstration of high level of commitment to serving persons in need, and her exemplary professional standards. “Deb is a… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The first-ever Henning 14U team wrapped up their season last Wednesday at their end of season tournament in New York Mills. Team members included: Stella Iliff, Abi Godding, Breanna Bunkowski and Alona Reinbold. Back row: Isabelle Godding, Grace Jacobs, Maci Oseien, Alyssa Witt and Kayetana Lopez-Moen. Not pictured: Emma Fosse, Madison Lohse… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Approximately 250 meals were served an 45 airplanes stopped by the Henning airport for the annual Henning Fly-in breakfast on Saturday. The event featured a free-will donation pancake breakfast and gave guests the chance to even go on a plane ride. 

S’reenhouse to offer yoga classes, small-group yoga therapy Contributed photo Newly available, S’reenHouse, is an open-air shelter tucked in a quiet back corner of Grass Roots in Ottertail. S’reenHouse opened its stately, reclaimed barn door on Saturday, June 25 for the public to get their first peak inside. After Saturday’s open house at the new outdoor… Read More