Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning School spelling bee was held on Thursday morning in the band/choir room at the school. Students in grades 5-8 competed in the spelling bee with Kale Misegades capturing first place, Ryan Despard placing second and Beck Thorson taking third place.

Landmark Center Dan Broten We are proud to announce that the Henning Landmark Center is now officially listed in the National Register for Historic Places.  After several years of research by historian Rolf Anderson, our nomination was submitted and approved by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office of the MN Historical Society in November, and finally… Read More

Piles of snow aren’t just an issue for people trying to shovel their driveway or parking lot. Snow also creates challenges for members of the United States Postal Service.  The Henning Post Office is reminding customers to clear the snow away from mailbox and curbside boxes to assist with the delivery process.  Residents should keep the full… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School If you are looking for a great author for you and your children to enjoy, look no further than Mary Pope Osborne  She writes the series Magic Tree House. We are featuring two of her books this week.  The first book is “Hurricane Heroes in Texas.”   The inside jacket cover reads, “When… Read More

Several students named to MSUM Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead Dean’s List in recognition of academic achievement during the fall semester 2021. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.  Local students named to the list… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 In the heart of winter, Henning School students will have a bevy of activities beginning on Monday during the annual Snow Week. On Monday, six students will be competing for the title of Snow Week King and Queen during coronation. King candidates include: Brandon Johnson, Gunner Cordes and… Read More

Landmark Center placed on National Register of Historic Places By Chad Koenen Publisher The Landmark Center is joining some pretty historic company—literally that is.  ¶  The Henning landmark, which was originally constructed as a clinic and doctor’s residence in 1914, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places at the end of December. The facility… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A new vaccination, testing and face covering plan for Henning School District employees will once again undergo some changes after the United Stated Supreme Court struck down a federal mandate for vaccination, or increased testing, as part of the COVID-19 pandemic. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the school board approved… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher If you build it, they will come—at least that’s the case for the city of Ottertail of late. Several groups of town homes on the border of Highway 108 and Thumper Pond Resort were filled just as quickly as they were constructed by private developers over the past few years. Now the Ottertail… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Fifty years ago, Leaf Lakes was the hub of activity throughout Otter Tail County. There were dances, swimming lessons, ice cream by the scoop, boating and of course plenty of time to converse over an adult beverage or two. Some of the biggest musical acts of the day stopped by the Leaf… Read More