Lake Region Healthcare has announced the organization has combined its hospitals in Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake and the 10 regional clinics it operates in the west central Minnesota region to create one unified organization. This is part of a larger strategic plan aimed at accelerating growth, investments in facilities and leading-edge technologies, strengthening the… Read More

Contributed photo Pat Dilly and Glen Nyhus spread some Halloween cheer at the Country Corner Cafe on Friday, Oct. 31. They were decked out in black and orange and greeted people who came to the cafe with a warm welcome. 

Dunvilla area fire destroys garage on Nov. 4 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 5, reported a vehicle crash with injuries in Dane Prairie Township, southwest of Wall Lake, between Fergus Falls and Underwood. The accident took place at the intersection of Highways 33 and 120. The time of the accident… Read More

Contributed photo Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church recently donated care bags for hospitals in Fergus Falls, Alexandria and Wadena for their cancer and dialysis units. This has been a local mission project for Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church for three years. The church has received funding from Thrivent to help put and distribute the bags throughout the… Read More

Contributed photos Right: Carson Courneya, 11, of Frazee shot his first deer this fall. Middle right: Rachel Courneya, age 13, harvested her first deer during the opening weekend of deer hunting. Bottom right: Brandt Becker age 10 first deer 8 point buck near New York Mills. Middle bottom: Shelby Loock harvested this buck near Henning… Read More

Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for housing, has named Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) a 2025 Legislator of the Year. The honor recognizes his leadership during the 2025 legislative session to advance housing affordability and homeownership opportunities for Minnesotans. The award was presented on Friday, Oct. 24, during Housing First Minnesota’s annual Building… Read More

Producers donate soy-based firefighting foam to local fire departments Across local fire departments and state agencies, SoyFoam’s feel-good story is spreading throughout Minnesota.   This spring, the farmer-led Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSRandPC) launched the soy checkoff-supported SoyFoam campaign, “Planting to Protect: From Farm to Flame.” The council is offering more than 40… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Henning and Ottertail area voters turned out in a big way on Tuesday. Over 475 votes were cast in the City of Henning and 400 in Ottertail last week. Henning Mayor Darren Wiese was re-elected to a second term after defeating challenger Tammy Fosse by a… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Jenna Domier and Maci Oseien cracked a small smile as they were selected to die the hair of Henning School Principal Thomas Williams during a pepfest on Friday afternoon. Henning School students raised over $1,200 for Henning HOPE as part of the Pennies for Presents Penny Wars. Several other prizes including… Read More

Deer estimated to be around 300 pounds harvested during youth hunt By Chad Koenen Publisher In just her third year of hunting, Halen Keating has had the kind of luck seasoned veterans can only dream about.  Two years ago the Fargo area resident, who hunts on Bill Keating’s land near East Leaf Lake, was only… Read More