Contributed photo Todd Anderson will be bringing his Elvis Presley show back to Ottertail this summer for the annual Music in the Park concert series in the community park. The concert series will feature seven shows this summer in Ottertail.  By Chad Koenen Publisher Things always seem to be a bit bigger in Ottertail, and there is… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the Henning High School Class of 1959 held their 65th high school class reunion on Tuesday afternoon. The classmates gathered at Vining Grill for a time of sharing memories, catching up on the past year and enjoying a lunch a the restaurant. The group holds a class reunion each year. 

By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Creek’s general fund grew by just over $113,000 last year, which was a welcomed sight as the town prepares for a number of expansive projects in the near future. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard its 2023 audit report from Dean Birkeland, of Carlson… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on May 20, reported a serious injury in a May 18 accident at the intersection of Highways 59 and 31. This involved a motorcycle and vehicle northeast of Pelican Rapids. The driver of the motorcycle, 36-year-old Preston Eickenbrock of Fargo, was airlifted to Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The accident,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners held a public meeting on May 21 and subsequently passed a resolution of support for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) related to the development of infrastructure for new residential parcels in Pelican Rapids, referred to as Pinewood Estates. TIF is a method of financing real estate development costs in Otter… Read More

Contributed photo Henning High School senior Lane Dilly, who is the son of Ellen and Luke Dilly, recently signed a Letter of Intent to play football in the fall at Concordia College in Moorhead. Dilly was a running back and linebacker on this year’s state semi-final football team. He is pictured with Otter Tail Central… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Good news for county commissioners on May 21 was a report from county extension agents that youth participation in 4-H in Otter Tail County totals 1,955. Otter Tail County has several 4-H clubs where members participate in a variety of projects and develop their leadership skills. University of Minnesota Extension employees… Read More

OTC to add county accountant position By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Members of the Otter Tail County Employee’s Committee shared with county commissioners that the United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties presented Otter Tail County with the “Shining Star” Award.  This award is presented to one entity, public or private, that has gone above and… Read More

CLC announces spring 2024 honors list Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2024 spring semester honors lists.    The President’s List includes 220 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits.   The Dean’s List includes 203 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 28, 2019 The Henning Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, formerly the Henning Nursing Home, will be closing. The decision to close the facility was made because the average daily occupancy of the care center has declined in recent years and has reached a point of where it cannot be sustained anymore.  This… Read More