By Chad Koenen Publisher A small donation by a number of people, can go a long way to enhancing the learning environment at Henning School.  For the past 20 years, businesses, nonprofit groups and individuals have stepped up to the plate, so to speak, and participated in the Adopt-A-Class program. The Adopt-A-Class program was started in Henning by… Read More

Auditors find several journal adjustments By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council spent a majority of its meeting last week discussing a presentation on the city’s finances and books.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning City Council spent nearly 90 minutes discussing an audit performed by Carlson SV.  The closer look of the city’s… Read More

Photo by Chad KoenenSeveral local veterans received a special gift during the annual Henning Veterans Day program. Quilts of Valor are given to veterans and servicemen as a way to thank them for their service. The handmade quilts provide warmth to veterans. Following the program, many of the veterans had their quilts signed and gathered… Read More

OT County has six newspapers By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Minnesota has a strong tradition of community newspapers, says Lisa Hills, executive director of the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA). “Unlike many areas of the United States that are now considered news deserts, most of Minnesota’s rural residents can still pick up a copy of a local newspaper,”… Read More

What are some of your hobbies? Where do you work/what do you do?   I currently work at Perham Living as an LPN. I enjoy bowling and spending time with my fur babies. How long have you been on the ambulance service: I have been with the service since 1999. Why did you join the ambulance service: How I got… Read More

To go orders will also be available  By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to have  a full Thanksgiving meal, but are afraid that your turkey will come out looking like a ham? Are you alone and simply cannot justify cooking a large meal that will feed a small army? If so, St. Edwards Catholic Church in… Read More

Zebra mussels found on irrigation equipment on Leek and Trowbridge Lakes The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Leek Lake and Trowbridge Lake in Otter Tail County. Leek and Trowbridge are directly connected lakes. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding two suspected zebra mussels on irrigation equipment… Read More

Tri-County Health Care will again be hosting their Auxiliary Auction virtually. During the auction community members bid on baskets filled with holiday themed items prepared by area businesses, community organizations and Tri-County departments. All funds go to the TCHC Auxiliary to make an impact for patients and staff.   Website bidding will begin on Nov. 26…. Read More

The following classes are being offered through Henning Community Education.   Please contact the Henning Public School at 583-2927, ext. 8000 for more information or to register for classes.   • Social Security: Timing is Everything—Social Security is a vital income source, but timing is everything. Come to this class to get answers to common Social Security… Read More

One road injury reported near NY Mills By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A woman driving on Highway 60, north of Perham, was injured Nov. 11 when she tried to avoid hitting a deer. She rolled her vehicle into the north ditch close to 5:30 p.m. She was taken to the hospital in Perham after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries…. Read More