The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2026 Concert Series continues with a live performance by Erik Keranen on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Held in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style gallery space, the concert will feature an evening of original music from a songwriter with deep roots in West Central Minnesota. Doors open… Read More

Whether people are looking for a day trip or a full weekend, Minnesota state parks and trails have something everyone can enjoy this Labor Day weekend. “For those looking to savor the last bit of Minnesota summer, state parks and trails have so many opportunities to get outside,” said Ann Pierce, director of the Minnesota… Read More

Proceeds from donkey baseball to benefit park enhancement project By Chad Koenen Publisher Get ready for a night of laughter and excitement as donkey baseball will take over the softball fields in Henning. This hilarious family-friendly event promises to bring a unique blend of baseball and unpredictable donkey antics that will provide a night of… Read More

Local work has helped slow the spread of AIS By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County’s Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, is in his 10th year on the job and had good news while addressing members of the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations Thursday evening, Aug. 20. He spoke… Read More

Hammers Construction awarded the lowest bid By Chad Koenen Publisher There is good news and then there is what the Ottertail City Council received last week concerning the low bid for the Ottertail Fire Hall Expansion.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week the Ottertail City Council approved a low bid of $1,873,827 from Hammers… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering several experimental and special fishing regulations for the 2027 fishing season, including sunfish limits for four lakes in Otter Tail County. The proposed regulations are a 20-sunfish limit with five fish over the 8-inch regulation on Rush Lake, German Lake, and North and South Ten Mile… Read More

The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its income guidelines for free and reduced-price eligibility for Child Nutrition Programs. Though Minnesota provides free meals for students who attend schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, schools must still collect Applications for Educational Benefits to determine eligibility categories and receive the correct federal and state… Read More

School district also seeking new referendum By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning School District voters will have a pair of questions on the November ballot that could provide additional funding for the Henning School District, while not increasing taxes at a local level. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning School Board heard a… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen, Dan Broten Artists from across the area stopped by the Landmark Center last week to help paint a new mural at the Landmark Station building. The mural was designed and guided by artist Chalsey Falk of Moorhead. This project was one of six arts workshops Landmark hosted with partial funding from… Read More

Contributed photos Tri-County Cruisers held its annual car show at Amundson Park in Henning in July. The car show coincided with the annual Henning Festival celebration. Winners include: Cars – 1st Place and Mayor’s Choice: Lane Seifert of New York Mills with his 1971 Cuda, 2nd Place John Aumland with his 1966 Mustang and 3rd… Read More