The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has changed the rule surrounding ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting devices and has clarified rules about multiple hook configurations and length. These fishing rule changes will be in effect for the upcoming ice fishing season. “We want to make sure anglers are aware of these recent rule changes as… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Brent Lorenz has a passion for creating great food that can leave a lasting impression for everyone who walks through the doors of one of his restaurants. After spending the better part of his life in the restaurant industry, Lorenz enjoys the opportunity to see the faces of his customers as they… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Above: Henning High School senior Ryan Despard presents a Quilt of Valor to a local veteran during last week’s Veterans Day program at Henning School. The quilts were just one part of an expansive program at the school. Right: Veterans were asked to be recognized and stand when their military song was… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A Henning man received minor injuries after the tractor he was driving was unable to stop and struck a train northwest of Henning on Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and follow up email with the sheriff’s office, Wayne Pieper, age 67 of Henning, was approaching… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher One of Henning’s busiest downtown retail spaces has a new non-profit overseeing its operation, which could lead to a unique opportunity to benefit the community as a whole. On Friday morning, ownership of the Salvation Army thrift store in Henning was transfered to a new non-profit known as the Henning Community Thrift Store…. Read More

Contributed photo The Henning National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony on Thursday night at the school. Current members of the Henning NHS include: Front row: Isabelle Godding, Breanna Bunkowski, Myiesha Antoni, Monica Hansen and Elin Smith. Back row: Beck Thorson (new inductee), Kale Misegades and Ryan Despard.

Program aims to address substance use, prevent future incidents in OTC First-time DWI offenders now have access to a new intervention program that provides substance use screening and treatment resources, while offering up to $200 in fine reduction as an incentive to participate. The newly launched Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program connects… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Jaeger Sapp took first place in the Henning Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. The theme for this year’s Peace Poster contest was Together As One. Due to age restrictions, second place finisher Piper Greenwaldt will have her poster advance to the next round of the international contest. Taking third place in the… Read More

Contributed photos Approximately 65-70 people recently attended a veterans appreciation luncheon at the County Corner Cafe in Henning. Each veteran who attended the luncheon received a handmade patriotic quilt that was draped around them, as well as a thank you card and t-shirt. The luncheon was sponsored by the Country Corner Cafe and Thrivent. 

Most county offices relocated from OTC Courthouse in 2003 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Most county offices, in 2003, moved from the courthouse south of downtown Fergus Falls to a remolded structure formerly part of the Regional Treatment Center on the northwest side of Fergus Falls. In place today is the Otter Tail County Government… Read More