Photos by Chad Koenen Henning and Deer Creek gathered on Monday morning for a pair of Memorial Day programs. The Henning program was held at the Trinity Center due to inclement weather and featured a number of speeches, including from Pastor Wendell Wahlin (below) and Isabelle Gaodding (below). The Deer Creek program featured the laying of… Read More

Recipes received by June 30 could be featured by DNR The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to share their favorite Minnesota fish recipes through the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange. People can submit recipes through June 30 for the chance to be featured on DNR website and social media platforms. “The recipe exchange is a… Read More

Photos by Kendall Koenen Henning Elementary students braved the rings, warped wall and even a few uneven balls as they made their way through the Ninja Anywhere obstacle course on Wednesday, May 15. The obstacle course was set up on the football field on the final day of school and was an obstacle course similar to… Read More

City weighs earmarking lot for Habitat for Humanity By Chad Koenen Publisher A proposed Habitat for Humanity home in the City of Ottertail has been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean either the city council or organizers within the Habitat for Humanity organization are giving up hope about bringing a new habitat home to town. During… Read More

Henning School students take first, third place in local contest By Chad Koenen Publisher A bookmark designed by Henning third grader Kaylee Godding will become a new staple for local children and adults. Godding, who is the daughter of Isaiah and Krista Godding of rural Henning, won a contest sponsored by Cherry Street Books that sought to create a… Read More

Henning program to be held at Veterans park By Chad Koenen Publisher Memorial Day weekend isn’t just a time for people to fire up the grill and head to the lake for the first time—it is an opportunity to pay respect to individuals and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the country. Two Memorial Day… Read More

Discounts on product lines to be offered By Tucker Henderson Reporter Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, Lund Boats will be offering discounts on their product line for “Everyday Heroes,” the first responders responsible for helping out communities in tough times. The discount will be valid to all eligible members throughout the month of May. “Everyday Heroes… Read More

Petersen grew up in OTC, served during the Vietnam War By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Mike Petersen, who grew up in Otter Tail County, is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who will be one of the speakers May 27 during the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Washington, D.C. This ceremony, at the Vietnam… Read More

Contributed photo Henning Lions Club member Leila Ehdaie-Jarrott presented Henning Police Chief Mike Helle with 18 trees to plant along a proposed new walking path near the baseball and softball fields. The trees will be planted on the new walking path to help provide shade as they grow.

Vehicle tires, rims stolen at Big Pine Lake near Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies reported a farm fatality north of Parkers Prairie which took place early afternoon on May 7. The name of the victim is Kyle Olson, 28, of Parkers Prairie. The victim, who at first sustained critical injuries, had been working… Read More