Proxy language removed from joint powers agreement By Robert Williams Editor Public Health Director Jody Lien announced changes to the Prairie Lakes Community Health Board (CHB) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) at the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Proxy language was found within the agreement that was removed due to… Read More

Wangler saved the life of a woman who fell on railroad tracks By Chad Koenen Publisher Ottertail nurse John Wangler was honored last week for saving the life of a woman who had fallen on the railroad tracks on Main Avenue South in New York Mills on November 11, 2024. With nearly 20 people in attendance, including… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with all of the trimmings, but would prefer not to go through the hassle of making the entire meal? Perhaps you will be alone on Thanksgiving and still want to celebrate the holiday with family and friends? If so, St. Edward’s Catholic Church in… Read More

West Central Initiative welcomes Bianca Newell as Transportation and Sustainability Planner and Jack Butler as a Minnesota GreenCorps member serving with the organization’s energy and sustainability team. Together, they will strengthen efforts around clean energy, climate resilience, and active transportation across west central Minnesota.  Newell and Butler will work with communities to advance Safe Routes to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners heard a review of the DWI Court and the Drug Court Tuesday morning, Nov. 18. Success with both programs was pointed out by County Probation Director Mike Schommer during the commissioners’ meeting at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. These courts, across the state of Minnesota, are… Read More

Contributed photos Two members of the Vining Fire Department were recognized at the annual fireman supper last week for their years of service on the volunteer fire department. Todd Volden and Brian Frederick recently retired from the department and are pictured with Vining Fire Chief Adam Schwartz.

Residents had the opportunity to connect with county leaders and staff during Otter Tail County’s Community Open House on Nov. 17 at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. The event provided a casual, informative setting for residents to learn about county initiatives, ask questions, and share ideas. County departments highlighted ongoing projects and services. County… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate With rising COVID-19 numbers across the region, Henning School will begin the transition to a distance learning model for all students in grades 4-12 beginning next week. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, Henning School Superintendent Barry Olson said the district COVID-19 incident team unanimously approved… Read More

For the following Henning Community Education classes, please sign up and pay at the Henning Public School District Office, 500 School Ave, Henning, MN 56551. For questions or to register by phone call 583-2927, ext. 8000. Basics of Partner Dancing class:  In this class participants will go over the basics of partner dancing, including the posture… Read More

Contributed photo Jude Trana, who is the grandson of Dick and Mary Trana, harvested this 8-point buck south of Henning dueing the opening weekend of deer hunting earlier this month.