CLC announced spring honors list Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2022 spring semester honors lists.  The President’s List includes 346 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 325 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74. Among the local… Read More

This week we celebrate American Zoo Day. Gather your loved ones and head on out to the zoo nearest you.   The Chahinkapa Zoo is located in Wahpeton, N.D. and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week this summer. Ticket prices are $13.75 for Adults age 13 and older and… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, June 27, 2017 The streets of downtown Henning were lined with people young and old for the Henning All-School Reunion parade on Friday night. The parade featured the school marching band, Henning Festival royalty, as well as a number of class floats including the Class of 1963 and 1965. Throughout the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Deer Trails Day festivities in Deer Creek were held about a month earlier than normal this year, but once again featured a number of games and activities for people of all ages.

Informational meeting set for July 13 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources welcomes comments through 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, on a draft of Minnesota’s updated wolf management plan that incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and will guide the state’s approach to wolf conservation once finalized. “Wolf conservation is a high priority for the DNR and we… Read More

Hall of famer played for Minneapolis Millers for one year By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Carl Yastrzemski played for the Minneapolis Millers in 1960. This was one year before the Minnesota Twins started playing in the Twin Cities after the franchise move from Washington, D.C. Yastrzemski, now 82 and still active in retirement, played 23 years with the Boston… Read More

Event raised over $31,000 for TCHC Foundation The Tri-County Health Care Foundation celebrated its 25th Annual Golf Classic on June 3. The scramble invites donors and area businesses for a day of fun at White Tail Run Golf Course in Wadena. While playing 18 holes, donors are encouraged to play various fundraising games on the… Read More

Tyler Wohlers Trail to be located near Ottertail By Jenna Baker Correspondent June’s Ottertail City Council meeting was a well-attended event. At the meeting was Bernie Steeves who was there to provide an update on the Tyler Wohlers Trail. Steeves informed the council that the money needed for this project has been fully acquired through private… Read More