5 years ago Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate Fish fry season is upon us, and while it may look a little different this year, there is perhaps no place better to get a heaping plate full of fish and all of the sides than the St. Edwards Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry. Now in its 25th… Read More

Boards discussed joint classes, extracurricular activities By Chad Koenen Publisher Several dozen people filled the Battle Lake media center last Monday night as a standing room only crowd gathered to watch a joint work session between the Henning and Battle Lake School Boards. The work session was the first joint work session, in what could become additional… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Love concert filled the Trinity Center building in Henning last Monday night. The concert featured a collection of soloists and small groups all centered around the theme of love. The concert is traditionally held around Valentine’s Day. Among the performers were Isabelle Godding and Breanna Bunkowski (above) and Brenden Weller… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The state of Minnesota, in coordination with Otter Tail County and the other 86 counties in the state, recognizes that the uncontrolled use of land could adversely affect the health, safety and general well-being of the public. Therefore, state legislators and county commissioners have imposed laws and ordinances such as shoreland… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor A discrepancy was found in the plans for County Highway 35 was discussed by County Engineer Jodi Teich during the meeting of the Otter Tail County Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 10, along with a speed study petitioned for by Sybil Lake area residents.  A contract amendment with WSB Engineering Professional Services was approved… Read More

Otter Tail County officials highlights accomplishments during the past year By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County’s Community Development and Housing Department continues to connect people throughout the county with successful housing programs, workforce development, child care, business development and other efforts.  “Housing remains foundational to county government’s ability to help attract and retain residents and… Read More

During the 2025 legislative session, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Rep. Jim Nash (R-Waconia) championed an initiative to strengthen oversight of state agencies and safeguard taxpayer dollars. House File 3 helps to ensure that state agencies implement audit recommendations from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) to improve accountability and transparency. The OLA… Read More

Seventeen Henning students participated in Math League In the inaugural season of Math League, the 17 member team came up one question short of making it to the Minnesota Math League State Tournament. Thirteen of the 17 Henning students participated one time or another on the selected eight member roster. What is remarkable about the… Read More

The daily and possession limit for yellow perch on Mille Lacs Lake will be reduced from 10 to five. This regulation will be in place through Nov. 30, 2026. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adjusting the limit to help maintain a healthy perch population for the future and to stay within the state’s share… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate Henning senior Ellie Dague became the first person in Henning School history to score 2,000 career points as she hit a shot during last week’s Park Region Conference game against Wadena-Deer Creek. Dague, who is already Henning’s all-time leading scorer, needed just 12 points to become the first… Read More