Astera Health celebrated National Volunteer Week by bringing back its volunteer program. This program was on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “Our volunteer program had existed for many years, but like many programs, it was halted due to a shifted focus on COVID. We know the efforts of our volunteers are welcomed by our patients,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on May 7, reported two accidents in Otter Tail County. The first accident took place May 5 in Rothsay at the intersection of SE Second Avenue and South Center Street at 2:44 p.m. This was a minor vehicle crash with non-life-threatening injuries. A woman was transferred to the hospital… Read More

Norway declared independence, 210 years ago on May 17, 1814. Nordics world wide celebrate this special Norwegian day.   On Syttende Mai (May 17)  The Norwegian royal family is presented on the balcony of the palace in Oslo waving at thousands of children who with their families, line the streets carrying Norwegian flags. The public is invited… Read More

Construction is underway on the 3.8-mile segment of the Heart of the Lakes Trail that winds through the woods, prairies and lakes of Maplewood State Park. The Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail is a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail that will connect the communities of Perham and Pelican Rapids via Maplewood State Park…. Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Four Henning High School students attended the Business Professionals of America 2019 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The conference was held from May 1-5. The four students included Mikayla Leach, Ethan Severson, Megan Weber and Katelyn Zillmer. For the second time in just a matter of months, the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen One of the smallest classes at Henning School in recent memory received their high school diplomas on Friday night. Members of the senior class include: Lillian Conner, Lane Dilly, Cayden Dittberner, Dealia Grabe, Alivia Gunderson, Carter Kenyon, Emily Kohl, Lyvia Misegades, Ella Missling, Allie Mueller, Jevon Pedersen, Chase Powers, Kira Vergin and… Read More

Arvig has been awarded grant funding from the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development’s Broadband Line Extension Connection Program to construct last-mile fiber network infrastructure for high-speed internet to 69 unserved locations.  Arvig was awarded grants totaling $543,244 from the program after submitting successful lowest-cost bids to provide fiber to the locations. Total project funding is $612,244,… Read More

State walleye fishing opener set for Saturday By Chad Koenen Publisher There may be no bigger high than pulling a large fish during the annual fishing opener weekend in Minnesota—other than, of course, the birth of a child or getting married.  After a near record ice out in March, area fishing guides and fishermen have been chomping… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual junior and senior high band and choir concert was held on Monday night at Henning School. The concert also included selections from the drum line (above). The drum line used barrels for one of their selections, while the band played several songs they performed at contest. The evening came to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent An exhibit, “Slavery to Today,” ran from April 26 to May 9 at the Fergus Falls Public Library. African American artifacts and artworks, from the collection of Alan Page and his late wife, Diane Sims Page, made up the exhibition “Testify: Americana.” Page, formerly a star lineman for the Minnesota Vikings,… Read More