The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin temporarily closing some state forest roads and trails as seasonal melting makes them too soft to support vehicle traffic without causing damage. Depending on weather and local site conditions, the temporary closures are expected to begin at southern Minnesota locations in mid-March. Closures could remain in effect… Read More

Contributed photo The Ottertail Cub Scouts Pack participated in Scouting for Food last week. The group collected food in Ottertail, which will be donated to local food shelves. 

County Hwy. 41 traffic to be detoured during construction The County Highway 41 bridge at Star Lake, near Dent, is set to be rebuilt beginning April 4, 2022. The bridge was set on fire in September of 2020.  The bridge will be closed for the duration of construction and the public is asked to use the… Read More

Injury reported in I-94 accident By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 24, reported the theft of a flatbed ABU trailer from a location near Rush Lake, north of Ottertail and south of Perham. The estimated value was $4,870. Deputies said the flatbed ABU was purchased in conjunction with a portable refrigeration unit. The… Read More

On March 19, eight youth from the surrounding area travelled to Redwood Falls for the regional livestock 4-H project bowl competition.  The 4-H project bowl is the second most attended 4H event of the year. Teams of 3-6 youth are tested on their knowledge of their selected project area; dog, horse, poultry, rabbit, dairy, general… Read More

Please contact the Henning Public School at 583-2927, ext. 8000 for more information or to register for the following classes: Container gardening— This class will be an easy class for beginners who want to grow some basic veggies in containers.  We’ll cover growing tomatoes, peppers, herbs, cherry tomatoes and even cukes!  There will also be… Read More

Local students have earned Dean’s List honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., at the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester.   To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the semester. A total… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Hannah Augustus dcould have filled a small U-Haul trailer with toys for the Children’s Hospital in the Twin Cities. The Henning High School senior delivered over 650 items to the Children’s Hospital on March 16 as part of her National Honor Society service project. Augustus, who… Read More

Week focuses on saying something when students, staff notice bullying or a person in need By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School students and staff members made a promise to themselves, and others, last week as part of the national “Say Something Week.” Each year, thousands of schools and youth organizations across the country participate in Say… Read More

City could receive state funding, private donations By Chad Koenen Publisher A new community center could soon become a reality in Ottertail and it may not cost local taxpayers a dime. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council heard that a bill in the Minnesota legislature could provide $275,000 in state… Read More