Corn maze to go through October 31 in rural Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher Have you ever wondered what a Lund boat looks like carved in corn? Well, the Otter Berry Farm in rural Ottertail has spent the better part of 2021 planning just how it will carve a giant Lund boat and a farmer and… Read More

The Landmark Center is still seeking your stories related to Henning area history. We are also looking for any photos from the region that might help tell this story. Please contact Dan Broten at the Landmark Center if you have a story or photo you wish to contribute to this collection. We can scan your… Read More

Tri-County Health Care is now offering a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the immunocompromised. The FDA authorized a third dose on Aug. 13, 2021. At this time, only mRNA vaccines like Pfizer or Moderna require a third dose. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, to receive a third dose, an individual must meet… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 A five-year-old Henning girl is fighting for her life after an accident on the family farm. Savannah Springer, daughter of Brittany and Stephen Springer, was hurt on Monday, Aug. 22 when she was pinched between the hitch of a haybine and the hitch of a trailer. Savannah was… Read More

The Otter Tail Central football team enters the 2021 season returning several key members of their Section 6A runner-up team from 2020.  However the Bulldogs will miss graduating starters Drew Durbin, Ethan Houselog, Wyatt Severson, Cian Buehler, Brady VanErp, Will Ehlert, Meteo Lopez-Moen, Kayne Cameron and Andrew Fronning.  OTC will lean on returning seniors Tanner Arnt, Sammy… Read More

New pastor has been in ministry since 1984 By Chad Koenen Publisher Pastor Nathan Hanson may be the new pastor at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church, but he is anything but a new face in the community.  Hanson, who has been a pastor since 1984, took over as the pastor at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church in May. Prior… Read More

New hop scotch patterns installed in Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail city staff are putting a new twist on the old saying, “just a hop, skip and a jump away.” Staff members recently installed several hopscotch patterns by the community center and city hall as a way to bring some extra fun to the… Read More

Event to be held at the Henning Event Center By Chad Koenen Publisher There is nothing quite like biting into a hunk of juicy turkey, and the Henning Area Chamber of Commerce is hoping to provide a delicious end to summer during the annual World Famous Turkey BBQ on Friday. The turkey bbq will be held on… Read More