Otter Tail County-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the election of Spencer McGrew as the new Chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee. McGrew’s leadership in Otter Tail County has been instrumental in developing and implementing effective AIS prevention initiatives, and his new role will allow him to bring his… Read More

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Senate Republicans, including Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session. The Minnesotans First agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud, keep Minnesotans safe, strengthen families, and protect children. “For the… Read More

BSU honors local students Several local students have been named to the Bemidji State University Dean’s List.  BSU students must enroll in at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. A total of 703 students earned Dean’s List honors for Fall 2024 at BSU, including some who have received… Read More

The Henning Community Ed. will be hosting several upcoming classes in the community. Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning Public School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number is 583-2927, option 1. Minnesota Minimalist Organization Class Janelle Lass from Minnesota Minimalist has been a professional organizer for over… Read More

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Valentines Tea on February 15 from 2-4 p.m.  A short musical program will be provided at 2:30 p.m. featuring “A Musical Flashback filled with Love.”  Join local residents for tea, coffee, sweets, sandwiches and a time for fellowship with family and friends.

Heart o’ Lakes Harmony is a chorus of men from northwestern Minnesota lakes country who share a love of acapella harmony. The group is a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and sing gospel, country, pop and other contemporary songs, in addition to standard barbershop favorites. The Heart o’ Lakes Harmony performs annual shows in Fergus… Read More

The Henning Lions have opened the 2025 Post Secondary Scholarship Application Process.  The $500 award will be awarded to a Henning High School graduate holding at least a sophomore post secondary status in an accredited secondary learning institution for fall of 2025.  For an application and deadline details, contact Andy Eckhoff at First National Bank of Henning.

Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota If you’re trying to keep strangers off your land, you may soon have a colorful alternative to a “no trespassing” sign. At the Minnesota Capitol, Sen. Nathan Wesenberg, R-Little Falls, has proposed a bill to give landowners the option of marking their land with purple paint instead of the more traditional signs.  Currently,… Read More

5 years ago Monday, Feb. 11, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Henning junior Ellie Dague became Henning’s all-time leading scorer when she broke Dick Peterson’s school scoring record of 1,579 points against Wadena-Deer Creek on Thursday. Peterson’s record stood in Henning for nearly 55 years. The City of Henning received some somber news about its utility funds and future projections…. Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Hundreds of ice fishermen of all ages flocked to Middle Leaf Lake on Saturday afternoon for the annual ice fishing derby. Among the highlights was the bon fire on the lake (above), as well as a time to come together to fish on the lake and enjoy a lunch served by the… Read More