Photos by Dan Broten The annual Henning National Night Out featured a little bit of everything for local residents last week. The event was held at the Henning Festival Grounds and featured a variety of activities for people of all ages. One of the more popular activities was getting to see a Henning Fire Truck, as… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 Quilts of all shapes, sizes and colors were on display at the 26th annual Lutheran Island Camp quilt auction on Saturday. With over 300 handmade quilts and items, the auction raised over $33,000 that will be used for general projects at the rural Henning camp. The auction also… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 The new Hilltop Lumber store opened just before the Fourth of July in Ottertail. “Walk in and be welcomed with high ceilings, a color bar for choosing paints with confidence and a front counter with wood cabinets and natural patina,” said Eric Doll of Hilltop Lumber. The building… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Stephanie Jorgenson brought the Landmark Center reading series to a close with her book about Dally the Distracted Cattle Dog. The book was entitled “Christmas Surprise” and featured a western theme throughout the night. This was the fourth Wednesday that a book was read for local children and their family’s at the… Read More

Final edition of the Heartland Market was published on July 25 By Chad Koenen Publisher After nearly 50 years, the final edition of the Heartland Market was published on Monday, July 25. Due to a decrease in advertising, the Heartland Market will no longer be published and included in 13 area newspapers.  The Heartland Market was the brainchild… Read More

ATV rolled in a ditch near 402nd Ave., Highway 210 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, in coordination with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, reported a serious injury July 23 during an ATV accident near Clitherall. The crash took place close to 8:30 p.m. Authorities said a Clitherall woman was driving the ATV in a… Read More

District 2 candidates hold debate at Thumper Pond By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Four of the five candidates for the County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, prior to the Aug. 9 primary, debated issues July 28 in Ottertail. One of the four was District 2 incumbent Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids. The other three candidates… Read More

Event returns to in person after two years online By Stella Strong Reporter All across the country, kids are on summer break. Whether the summer is spent working or relaxing, chances are the words “summer camp” have come up in conversations.  Whether that be from a sibling, a neighbor, or an adult reminiscing on days spent in… Read More

Final day to file for election is August 16 By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to be on the ballot for a city council/mayor position or on school board in November? If so, filing is underway throughout the area.  Filing will take place between now and Aug. 16 for local elections in Henning, Ottertail, Vining, Deer… Read More

Space is still available for the Ellen Jean Diederich two day watercolor workshop at the Landmark Center scheduled for Aug. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 548-5760 to register and get supply list.  Mari Fredericks will host a stamp card making class on Saturday, Aug. 20, please call for details.  Mark your calendars for… Read More