By Chad Koenen Publisher A semi and train accident temporarily closed down Highway 108 in Ottertail on Thursday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. According to reports, the tractor trailer was driving southbound on North Lake Street from Elevator Drive in Ottertail and crossed the railroad tracks as an approaching southbound train was coming. The… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies reported that one person was injured in a traffic accident at South Clitherall Lake Road at 10:42 a.m. on Sept. 19. This was a two-vehicle accident when one driver failed to yield at an intersection. The driver of the other vehicle swerved to try and avoid the collision but… Read More

Valdes will lead the Health and Welness Team Otter Tail County has announced the hiring of Lynne Penke Valdes as Deputy County Administrator.  “Under our new structure, Lynne will lead and provide support for various departments including the Health and Wellness Team, Probation, and GIS, as well as work directly with the Long-Range Strategic Plan and… Read More

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a driver refresher course for those who are 50 years of age and older.  The course explains changes that occur in vision, hearing, and reaction time as individuals age, and it provides driving safety tips for handling these changes. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for… Read More

The annual pie and pumpkin Oktoberfest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landmark Center. This free event will feature fresh baked pie, pumpkin painting, scribblebooth activities by the Scribbletastic Fun-O-Matic Command Post, and Live Bluegrass music by “The Skally Line.”  Funding for this event is made possible in… Read More

Let’s talk about the weather, and all the ways that people over the years have figured out to predict it. Along the way, I’ve got a couple ways of my own which I’ve developed over the years. A lot of weather predictions are indirectly connected to  barometric pressure, BP, which is itself connected to the weight… Read More

In last week’s issue of the Citizen’s Advocate, an incorrect figure was reported in an article entitled “Henning approves slight preliminary tax increase.” The article should have stated that the amount the City of Henning would save in the general government levy by no longer offering an HSA to employees is close to $10,000. The Citizen’s… Read More

lHenning HOPE has embarked upon their Winterwear Project for youth in the Henning School District.  Applications have been sent home through the school.  Applications can be returned to the school, dropped off at Good Shepherd Church, or mailed to Henning HOPE, PO Box 524, Henning, MN 56551.  Applications must be returned by Oct. 8.  Please… Read More