By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 21, reported thefts from a car southeast of Fergus Falls, near several businesses. A smashed window resulted in entrance to the vehicle. Taken were a wallet with credits cards and a debit card, a purse and gift card. An investigation was continuing as of Monday, April 22. Accident… Read More

The Chauncey Martin multipurpose building is now officially open to the public, marking a significant milestone in community collaboration. This project results from a successful partnership between the City of Pelican Rapids, Pelican Rapids School District, Otter Tail County, and several other organizations. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 25 with many in… Read More

On Wednesday, May 1, West Central Initiative, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will launch an application for PROMISE Act Grants to support businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota.  West Central Initiative will administer a total of $2.3 million in PROMISE Act Grants over two fiscal years to support… Read More

Hanging Baskets and Planter Pot Tips and Tricks Class- Learn techniques for bigger, better, longer lasting plants from local Henning greenhouse owners Matt and Cathy Goeden.  For those that would like to, there will be an opportunity to plant something up at class. Plants will be available for purchase at a discounted rate. Please note this… Read More

Two Henning causes receive funding A total of 29,150 was awarded to 15 local organizations by Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Operation Round Up (ORU) program. ORU Board Trustees allocated funding during their quarterly meeting on April 8. Organizations receiving funds were: • $1,000 to the City of Henning Park & Rec Department • $2,500 to BIO Girls… Read More

Improvements planned for more than 75 accesses across Minnesota Minnesotans will see major improvements at more than 40 public water access sites The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated.  The work is… Read More

More than 14,400 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails, according to the new 2023 annual DNR volunteer report. The report is being released as part of the celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) when organizations across the country honor volunteers and recognize the… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, April 30, 2019 There is ongoing construction at the corner of County Highways 1 and 78. It is there that the new home of Precision Landscape and Irrigation is well on its way to completion. The new full-time sales offices are equipped with video screens and displays that will allow clients… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning High School grand march was held on Saturday at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail. The theme of this year’s grand march was “Golden Hour.” Among the people attending grand march was Caitlin Adkins who was escorted by Cayden Dittberner, Alexis Rudolph who was escorted by Adrian Jones, Kira Vergin who… Read More

Total construction of the project will be $165,000 By Chad Koenen Publisher Driving will be a bit smoother on Wallenberg Drive this summer. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council approved a low bid from Ottertail Aggregate to enhance the current gravel road to a bituminous surface. The city received three bids for… Read More