On July 2, 2025, Willow Creek in Henning celebrated its employees, recognizing service milestones and peer-nominated excellence. Honorees included Kim Nelson and Binesh Narayan for five years of service, alongside Patty Winkler for outstanding contributions. The facility continues its tradition of high-quality care and heartfelt appreciation for its team. The celebration underscored the core values that drive… Read More

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 4 Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and electronic copies of the 2025 Minnesota hunting regulations are available on the… Read More

The Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) has awarded Arvig Answering Solutions two of its top awards in recognition of service excellence in the call answering industry. Arvig Answering Solutions has earned ATSI’s Award of Distinction and—for the 16th consecutive year—the exclusive Award of Excellence.  “Arvig Answering Solutions has some of the most dedicated and talented representatives in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Thursday afternoon, July 31, proved to be a good time to catch walleye with guide Ross Hagemeister at one of the Otter Tail County’s many lakes. The weather was perfect, 74 degrees with a slight breeze. Fishing with our guide was me, Tom Hintgen, my cousin Myron Mjelde of rural Fergus… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Barry Olson wasn’t necessarily looking for another superintendent job, but the position of Henning School Superintendent Barry Olson just kind of found him. The longtime Blooming Prairie School Superintendent joined the Henning School staff on July 1 on a one-year interim basis.  After welcoming guests to Chippewa Island for… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The 34th annual Lutheran Island Camp quilt auction once again turned out a big crowd at the East Battle Lake island on Saturday. With the help of an auctioneer and a number of volunteers, local residents bid on unique and one-of-a-kind quilts throughout Saturday morning and early afternoon. Online bidding continues for… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents wanting to learn more about Phelps Mill can easily find that information by accessing the website for the Otter Tail County Historical Society which operates the county museum in Fergus Falls. Below is a timeline for Phelps Mills, located in central Otter Tail County just north of County Highway… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted those who stopped by Deer Creek over the weekend for the annual Deer Trails Day celebration. The weekend included fireworks, parade, street dance, petting zoo and much more. One of the highlights of the weekend was the 55th reunion of the 1970 Class B state champion… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher To close a man made cut in the Otter Tail River or not to close—that was the question facing the Ottertail City Council after several property owners along the river expressed a concern over little-to-no water flow along the southern edge of the river.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 17,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher As summer begins to sing its swan song across central Minnesota, communities across the region will gather for yet another time to celebrate all the things that make a community unique as part of the National Night Out celebration on Tuesday night. Henning will host its annual festivities at the Henning Festival Grounds… Read More