By Chad Koenen Publisher Planes, princesses and pancakes—there is perhaps no better way to start an otherwise mundane Saturday morning than the 40th annual Henning EAA fly-in breakfast. The breakfast, which will be held at the Henning airport, will feature the newly crowned Henning Festival royalty, as well as a variety of pilots and volunteers from… Read More

Speed study approved near Beach Bums on Otter Tail Lake By Robert Williams Editor Robert Emerson was appointed as the new Director of the Veteran Services Office in Fergus Falls and sworn in by Auditor/Treasurer Wayne Stein at the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 9. James Olson, who served in the role… Read More

Longtime RN receives DAISY Award Perham Living is excited to announce that Heidi Coleman, RN, one of the facility’s most dedicated and compassionate nurses, has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Award. This recognition is a testament to her unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and her positive impact on residents and colleagues. In nominating Colemanfor… Read More

Mojo 10 joined staff in February By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent For the past several years Otter Tail County has received regional praise for the success of its sheriff department’s K9 dog program. In February 2024 Mojo, 10, a Dutch shepherd dog, officially retired. Replacing Mojo was a Jocko, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross. On… Read More

Four teenage girls were injured in a four-wheeler crash north of Henning on Thursday morning. All four were riding on the same four-wheeler when the 14-year-old driver lost control and the vehicle rolled, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.  The driver, who is from Deer Creek, was airlifted to a hospital in Fargo with… Read More

The Art of the Lakes Studio Tour is a summer highlight that draws art enthusiasts into artists’ studios and area galleries located throughout lakes country. This year’s tour takes place on July 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Studio Tour brochures with a map of… Read More

Photos by Nici Helmrichs,  Chad Koenen, contributed A strong storm with up to 80 mile per hour winds knocked out power to thousands of local residents on Saturday night. The storm began shortly after dark and resulted in some large trees being uprooted (right on Milne Ave.). Several pontoons on area lakes, like on Otter Tail Lake… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Sauer Family Foundation of St. Paul, since 1996, has partnered with Otter Tail County and other areas of Minnesota to strengthen the well-being of children and their families. A new grant of close to $227,000 has been awarded to Otter Tail County for the development of Family Resource Centers throughout… Read More

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen The incoming and outgoing Henning Festival royalty gathered shortly after coronation on Friday night for picture to mark the new royalty’s reign. Pictured above includes Kennedy Lutgens, Evie Thorson, Lucy Torgerson, Tiffany Weber, Kendra Juvrud, Lila Thorson and Emma Bahnson. They were joined by outgoing Little Miss Henning royalty: Brielle… Read More

Contributed photo A new all-inclusive basket swing has been installed at the Henning City Park. Proceeds from the past several years at the Henning Haunted House helped to fund the project. The city also received a $2,000 Moen Brother’s Grant from Astera Health to offset the costs. The swing is design to accommodate individuals of… Read More