Contributed photo Three people are competing for the title of Little Miss during Friday’s coronation ceremony. Candidates this year include: Lillian Tallman, Vaylyn Eckhoff and Brynley Jorgenson.

Otter Tail County officials and partners celebrated the groundbreaking of a new solid waste transfer station near Henning. The $6.4 million facility is to be constructed by BCI Construction of Sauk Rapids.  ¶  “We are dedicated to carrying out the goals of our long-range strategic plan,” said Board Chair Wayne Johnson. “And this investment will… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on June 24, received a petition from Long Lake property owners, southeast of Erhard and east of Elizabeth, to establish a Lake Improvement District (LID). The petition was signed by the majority of property owners at Long Lake. A final decision by the county board will… Read More

Project delayed several times by previous contractor By Chad Koenen Publisher A long-awaited water tower project in Deer Creek could come to fruition as soon as the middle of July. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council heard that the Surety company will proceed with completing the water tower rehabilitation project.  Last April, the City… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on June 24, were informed that construction of the Maplewood Park section of the 31-mile recreational trail from Pelican Rapids to Perham is taking place. Work had previously been delayed in recent months due to more-than-normal rainfall. The trail is open to the general public and is intended for… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Downtown Henning tuned back the clock on Friday, June 20 for the Rock N Stroll car show in town. The informal car show is held in downtown Henning every third Friday of the month throughout the summer months and is organized by the Tri-County Cruisers.

Local food shelf could receive up to $4,000 in additional grant funding The Henning Community Food Shelf will again participate along with other food shelves statewide in the “Open Your Heart Summer Challenge” that will provide matching funds for cash donations made to the food shelf from July 1-31. The July challenge is designed to help local food… Read More

By Lisa Peterson Special to the Advocate Hearing the words, “You have cancer” can be devastating. Having the support of friends and family can make a huge difference when going through a cancer battle.  What if people take it a step further and add the support and encouragement of an entire community?  That exciting prospect exists through Relay… Read More

WCI grant funds provided to 55 regional organizations West Central Initiative awarded grants totaling $570,000 to 55 organizations working across the region to address sustainability, equity, and civic engagement.  “These grants represent more than just funding—they’re a collective investment in a stronger region,” said Director of Development Rebecca Lynn Petersen. “We’re honored to support organizations whose… Read More

Arvig has been named a 2025 Top 200 Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune, marking the fourth straight year the company has ranked among Minnesota’s best places to work. Arvig ranks No. 26 among the top 50 large companies on the list, according to the 2025 survey. The Top Workplaces list includes 200 large, mid-sized and small… Read More