Local students graduate from MSU-Moorhead Several local students recently graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. A total of 800 students received degrees as part of the commencement ceremony at Nemzek Fieldhouse.  Among the local students to receive a degree was Paige Wallevand, Henning, nursing and Joseph Thoemke, Clitherall, finance.  Two students graduate from MSU-Mankato Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The annual Henning Elementary track and field day came to an eventful end on Friday afternoon with the tug of war. Each classroom squared off against the other classroom in their grade. The final tug of war between each grade featured a battle with the boys against the girls. Pictured above: Stephanie… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School Board received its first look at what a potential expansion, or remodeling project, could look like in the future. During a special workshop on Monday, May 16, which was held prior to the start of its regularly scheduled meeting, the Henning School Board received four preliminary options for future building… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Memorial Day weekend isn’t just a time for people to fire up the grill and head to the lake for the first time—it is an opportunity to pay respect to individuals and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the country. Two Memorial Day programs are being planned in the Henning and… Read More

City to seek information from DNR By Chad Koenen Publisher Several dozen people filled the Ottertail City Hall last week to discuss one of Ottertail’s most recognizable features. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council heard from landowners along the Otter Tail River and the Otter’s Tail.  The issue was brought forth by… Read More

Renovations to include Government Services Center in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members have approved authorization of renovations in the county courthouse south of downtown Fergus Falls and at the county Government Services Center in the northwest section of Fergus Falls, just west of the former RTC campus, The bid award went to… Read More

Multi-use regional trail to connect Perham to Pelican Rapids Trail The Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail (unofficially referred to as the Perham to Pelican Rapids Trail) is a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail connecting the communities of Perham and Pelican Rapids via Maplewood State Park.  The trail is comprised of five segments: Pelican Rapids, Maplewood,… Read More

Scammers are finding creative ways to trick local residents By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office says residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. If something seems too good to be true it probably is untrue, emphasize county deputies. An example is… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the Henning senior class continued a tradition of attending the Henning Reading Club Senior Tea. The tea allows the seniors to enjoy a formal tea with their parents and members of the Henning Reading Club. The event was held earlier this month at the Landmark Center in Henning. Seniors attending… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning junior high students performed their annual spring musical last Monday evening at the school. This year’s musical was Bugsy Malone.