By Chad Koenen Publisher Planes, princesses and pancakes—there is perhaps no better way to start an otherwise mundane Saturday morning than the 41st annual Henning EAA fly-in breakfast. The breakfast, which will be held at the Henning airport, will feature the newly crowned Henning Festival royalty, as well as a variety of pilots and volunteers from… Read More

ATCC Dean’s List for spring 2025 Sara Fier, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence.  The following students were named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits Spring Semester 2025: Justin Bushman, Clitherall; … Read More

Otter Tail County celebrated the completion of significant upgrades to Phelps Mill County Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 7, highlighting new amenities such as a boardwalk and prairie restoration project. What’s new The first phase introduces visitors to a scenic boardwalk and prairie restoration, connecting them with the park’s natural beauty and history. “This project… Read More

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) supports the inclusion of $9 million for flood hazard mitigation grants through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the $700 million bonding package passed during the Minnesota Legislature’s special session in early June 2025.  Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joined the Board’s July 8, 2025 meeting for… Read More

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties and United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties have officially merged into one regional organization, effective July 1. The unified United Way will continue to serve the five-county region of Douglas, Otter Tail, Pope, Todd, and Wadena, with operational hubs in both Alexandria and Fergus Falls. This strategic… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Abigail Jones-Bartells was crowned as the 2020-21 Little Miss Henning Queen last weekend. She couldn’t help but let a big smile come across her face as outgoing queen Jolene Fosse put the crown on top of her head. Abi Eckhoff placed the Henning Festival Queen crown on top… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Sherri Hanson officiated the speaking portion of the celebration of life for Patrick Shannon that was held Sunday, July 13, at Forest Edge Gallery, introducing a large number of speakers who shared both sentimental and humorous stories and memories about Shannon prior to a service with military honors. Hanson recognized Billy’s owner Vanessa… Read More

Construction begins on new daycare facility in Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher A plan that has been nearly three years in the making took a major step forward on Monday morning.  The new Ottertail Family Center officially broke ground as the new facility aims to address a rising shortage of daycare options in the greater Otter Tail… Read More

Businesses, non-profits can purchase otter statues By Chad Koenen Publisher In the land of otters it seems only fitting that a larger-than-life otter statue would be the focal point of a new marketing and promotional campaign. Two new otter statues have been unveiled at a pair of Ottertail businesses, but more will soon be on the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A parade, fireworks and demo derby—oh my! The annual Henning Festival will kick off on Thursday night in Henning and will includes events throughout the weekend. The festival will get underway on Thursday with a farmers market at the Farmstand at 3 p.m., before the historic walking tour led by Chris Schulke of the… Read More