Contributed photos The new softball fields continue to take shape in Henning as a fencing company began installing fences at the two new fields in town (right). In addition to the fencing, a new special project with Henning students will bring a colorful addition to the ball fields as the large rock that sits near… Read More

For the first time in Henning history, two Henning students were selected. Steven Mills and Cade Strege were selected to be part of the tenor-bass all-state choir. As part of the program, the two Henning students will attend a camp the first week of August at Concordia College in Moorhead. They will also gather next… Read More

Five Mike Rohde Spirit Scholarship winners were presented with plaques and a scholarship of $2,000 at a recent Fergus Falls Sertoma Club noon luncheon at Mabel Murphy’s in Fergus Falls.  The students who were honored include: Tayla Pedersen, Brody Syverson, Elias Valdovines, Adrayella Curry and Hope Neuleib. Marissa Goeller received her plaque and scholarship at… Read More

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently approved a Governor-designated request from the State of Minnesota to expand SBA’s HUBZone program to cover the entirety of Otter Tail County and certain Census tracts in the counties of Becker, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs and Roseau. This designation enables small businesses in high-unemployment, low-income areas to get… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Led by the Henning Fire Department and Henning Ambulance, members of the Henning High School Class of 2020 rolled through town on Monday night as part of a week of celebrations to honor the soon-to-be graduates. After a lengthy parade through town, the senior class headed to the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning Elementary students hosted their annual spring concert on Friday morning. The K-5 music students, as well as the fifth grade band, performed a wide variety of songs that featured a number of solos and small group speaking parts during the performance. 

Photos by Chad Koenen The spring concert season kicked into high gear on Monday night as the junior and senior high band concert, as well as the senior high choir performed in front of a large crowd at Henning School. The night got underway with the sixth grade concert, before giving way to the senior high… Read More

Comments follow recent employee review By Chad Koenen Publisher An employee review for Henning Police Chief Mike Helle dominated much of the discussion throughout last week’s regularly scheduled Henning City Council meeting. The employee evaluation, which was kept open to the public at Helle’s request, included some city council members and the mayor to critique Helle… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher For Harvey Scheffert, being an official was much more than blowing a whistle and ensuring the safety of the athletes. It was about the lessons that can be learned during the game and sharing his knowledge with the next generation of athletes across the state.  Throughout his approximately 35 years officiating games, Scheffert… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Traveler and author Seth Varner, owner of Wandermore Publishing LLC and creator of the popular Facebook page Wandermore in Minnesota, made a stop in Vergas, Wolf Lake and Frazee Monday, May 5, as part of  his quest to visit every incorporated community in Minnesota this year.   Varner documents town history through his… Read More