Pelican Rapids man to compete in new district Jason Satter has been endorsed by the DFL for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 9B.  Satter has called the newly drawn Senate District 9 his home for most of his life. He grew up in Norcross and graduated from Wheaton Area High School in Traverse County. He… Read More

Contributed photo On Friday, April 29 Versatile Transport truck drivers spoke to Henning High School driver education students about blind spots on commercial vehicles. Students were able to sit in the driver’s seat of a semi and see where cars can be hidden along the large vehicle. This year Versatile also brought in a second… Read More

Fergus Falls resident currently serves as state representative in District 8A On Saturday, April 23, Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) earned the Republican endorsement for State Senate District 9. He won the endorsement on the first ballot after receiving the support of over 64 percent of local party delegates.   “First of all, I want to thank my… Read More

Walker served in military for three years Cornel Walker has announced the DFL’s endorsement of his candidacy for the 2022 elections in Minnesota Senate District 9. Senate district 9 includes Otter Tail, Grant, Wilkin, Traverse and the western portion of Douglas counties. Walker is running a “Listening Campaign.” He’s been actively contacting voters who are willing… Read More

Area lakes ice-out dates are normal this year Anglers looking for local information before the Saturday, May 14, fishing opener for walleye, bass, northern pike and trout in lakes can gain local knowledge by looking at regional fishing reports from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The regional fishing reports include details about waters throughout each… Read More

Council to not award bid for Tyler Wohlers Trail until funding becomes available The Ottertail City Council heard about a plan to change the demo derby site in town. During its regularly scheduled meeting on April 21, the Ottertail City Council heard from Dave Walden, president of the Ottertail Rod and Gun, about the plan.  The plans… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on April 22, reported that a resident west of Fergus Falls became a scam victim and lost $700. Cash card numbers were given to a scammer who said he represented Amazon. The victim contacted his bank to make certain the scammer had no personal information regarding banking accounts for… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten Well over 100 people attended the eighth annual Henning Bike Rodeo on Tuesday evening at the Landmark Center. Volunteers helped local youth navigate an obstacle course, participate in drag races, learn bicycle safety and enjoy a bite to eat. A number of bicycles were also given away as part of a random… Read More

Applications for the Bud Johnson Scholarship for post-secondary students are now available in the district office at the Henning School.   Application deadline date is Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

Contributed photos Members of the Henning fourth and fifth grade Math Masters teams competed at a regional contest at Sourcewell in Staples, Minn. on April 28. Above: Fifth grade team members included: Ryker Thallman, Kendall  Koenen, Emily  Hanson and Brody Lohse. Below: Fourth grade team members included: Shadly Bunkowski, Beckam Koep, Aidan Olson, Meghan Sparks… Read More