By Chad Koenen Publisher An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at Henning School for anyone who is interested in joining the Henning School fishing league team. The meeting will be held at the school and is open to Henning School students. All interested students and parents are encouraged… Read More

Funding comes from money collected for taxes for fuel, license fees and more To support the state’s system of streets, roads and bridges, four types of taxes are collected by the State of Minnesota. The taxes paid for fuel, license fees, motor vehicle sales and auto parts sales are collected in the Minnesota Highway Users… Read More

Valuations rise from 10-30 percent in OT County Approximately 65,000 property valuation notices will be mailed to Otter Tail County property owners starting around March 24. Generally, property owners may see increases of 10-30 percent depending on the type of property they own. The increase in property values does not necessarily mean that taxes will rise… Read More

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