The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael S. Jesse. The seat will be chambered in Foley in Benton County. • Amy Chantry: Amy Chantry serves as a judicial… Read More

Falcon pair prepared nest for brood  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a pair of peregrine falcons has an active nest and is tending eggs on the popular DNR FalconCam. This spring, the webcam has captured this pair of falcons demonstrating courtship displays and creating a nest in the gravel. Their first egg could be… Read More

Henning Summer Recreation and Swimming Lesson registration forms are available at the Henning Public School District Office.  Summer recreation will begin Monday, June 3 for Junior League, Minor League and Major League boys and girls and Monday, June 10 for y-ball and yoss ball.   Henning Summer Rec. Swimming Lessons are scheduled for June 3-13 (Monday-Thursday)… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Just two years after starting an intervention program to give elementary students some extra help in reading, the Henning School Board approved a plan to implement a similar plan for math next fall. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Henning School Board approved the hiring… Read More

Program aims to keep local lakes, rivers, creeks clear of invasive species By Tucker Henderson Reporter Volunteers from across the state are being sought to join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) volunteer water monitoring program. The program monitors water clarity/transparency in Minnesota lakes and streams. “Our goal is to collect high quality and usable date for the… Read More

City council approves plan to repair, maintain current underground utilities By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council has slammed the breaks on an expansive downtown road and utility project proposed for the summer of 2025. The move came approximately five years after the city council agreed to partner with MnDOT to complete an underground utility… Read More

New book details early years of Fergus Falls area By Chad Koenen Publisher Ben Underwood always wanted to write the story of his great-great grandfather A.J. Underwood—but the journey of making the story come to life took the better part of the past three years.  “You always wonder what the finished product will look like,” said Ben…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on April 9, heard a probation systems report from Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke Valdes and consultant Jason Anderson. There are two probation agencies that serve Otter Tail County. A county office is responsible for the supervision of all juvenile matters and all adult misdemeanant/gross misdemeanant clients. A… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Kevin Wallevand, Vining native and award-winning reporter for WDAY-TV, Fargo, was the 2024 Bigwood Lecture Series featured speaker Wednesday evening, April 10, at M State, Fergus Falls. Wallevand, a 1980 graduate of Henning High School, spoke about his “Small Town Stories” series that have appeared on WDAY-TV for more than four… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced the latest recipients of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). This state program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction or reconditioning projects.  In Otter Tail County, Fergus Falls and Aurdal Township projects will receive $2.2 million in total funding. As Otter Tail County sought funding through… Read More