5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Four decades have gone by since the year 1979 when four young men left East Leaf Lake, north of Henning, entered Otter Tail Lake by canoe and paddled all the way to Hudson Bay. Dennis Weidemann authored a book, “This Water Goes North,” which chronicles their adventure from… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten Construction workers were busy last week replacing the shingles on the Lions Shelter in Amundson Park. The new shingles are part of a larger project to make necessary repairs to the popular shelter. 

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on  June 11, learned more about the rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) financial assistance from the state of Minnesota. Providing an overview was County Administrator Nicole Hansen. State legislation provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers who primarily serve Greater Minnesota communities. The EMS aid package also… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher One of Otter Tail County’s smallest communities is now the home of an expansive auto body and mechanic shop. Dillon Quick has opened Quick’s Auto Repair near the big foot statue in Vining. In a town of just 80 people it is rather hard to miss the large new building that sits just… Read More

Decision to terminate employment could be appealed By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council has notified deputy clerk Joseph Miller of its intent to terminate his employment with the City of Henning. The decision came after allegations and charges against Miller were addressed by the city council during a public hearing last Monday night. Miller, who was… Read More

Rural Ottertail native is stationed in Indonesia By Chad Koenen Publisher Ted Meinhover was at peace recently as he sat around the table at his parents house in rural Ottertail. He was half a world away from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta, which is in the heart of Indonesia, but there was a certain sense of calm… Read More

Fergus Falls resident did not file for re-election By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Lee Rogness, for more than 15 years, has exemplified what is good about sound decision making by the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. Rogness, whose district includes most of Fergus Falls, is not seeking another term. “We are fortunate to have… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On June 6, 1944, future President Dwight Eisenhower served as Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. He led the D-Day operation that brought together land, air and sea forces to the beaches of Normandy, France. Eight years later, in September 1952, Eisenhower took a break from his presidential race with… Read More

County public safety grant approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives appeared before the county board of commissioners in late May and requested certification of three wildlife habitat protection easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding the requests.  A motion by Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Dan… Read More

Vining’s Leif Erickson Sons of Norway Lodge is again inviting area residents to join a Nordic tradition honoring Midsummer. The festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the dressing of the Midsummer Pole decorated with flowers and vines on the east side of the Vining Community Center. There is no charge to attend the event The… Read More