By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 13, reported fire damage to a shop near New York Mills, close to 370th Street in Newton Township. Firefighters were called to the scene at 10:06 p.m. “The fire stemmed from a spark caused by an angle grinder cutting tin earlier in the day,” said a sheriff… Read More

Otter Tail County was awarded a $96,000 Growing Careers Agricultural Workforce Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The grant funding will be used to expand the County’s Empowered Worker Program to serve employers and workers in agriculture and ag-related industries. This program will grow the area’s workforce by providing skills… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen The Henning School gym was filled on Wednesday afternoon for the annual Veterans Day program at the school. The program featured students in grades K-5 performing a variety of songs to honor the sacrifices made by local veterans. The day included a Quilts of Valor presentation (right), as well as a guest… Read More

Sarah and Jeffrey Moen, of Henning, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Theodore Arthur Moen. Theodore was delivered by Dr. Jaimie Deraney, OB/GYN at Perham Health on November 3, 2025, at 7:19 a.m. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.  Theodore is welcomed home by siblings Malachi, Steven, Noah,… Read More

Solar panels are going up on 20 rooftops across west-central Minnesota as the 2025 Lakes and Prairies Solar Co-op completes its first round of installations. The milestone comes after 104 residents signed up for the solar co-op, which allows members to use bulk-purchasing power to secure lower prices on solar panel installation and tap into… Read More

“When times are uncertain, our communities show their true strength,” said Anna Wasescha, President of West Central Initiative. “We’re inspired by the generosity and compassion that define our region, and we’re honored to help ensure no one goes hungry.” As the federal government shutdown continues, the stakes are high for thousands of our neighbors who rely… Read More

Otter Tail County will celebrate the completion of its new Perham highway garage with a public open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 829 NE Third St. Refreshments will be provided. “This new garage means our Perham area crew will have the space for equipment they need to complete efficient road… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate With her parents, Melanie and Chris Dague looking on, as well as girls basketball coach Mike Hepola, Ellie Dague signed her Letter of Intent to play basketball for North Dakota State University next season. Dague would go on to become the Henning’s all-time leading scorer and became the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Kale Misegades signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday morning to play basketball at Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs next year. Misegades, who is a senior on this year’s Henning boys basketball team, is the Henning boys basketball programs all-time leading scorer. He is the son of Randy and Becky Misegades… Read More