The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners welcomed residents to an open house Monday, June 8, at Battle Lake City Hall. The event gave community members a chance to meet commissioners, ask questions, and learn about county services, current projects, and future plans. Representatives from several county departments attended to share updates and answer questions…. Read More

By Jack Butler West Central Initiative Getting on a bike is one of the best ways to experience west central Minnesota. Whether you’re cruising through town, exploring local trails, or heading to a nearby state park, biking offers a fun and healthy way to see your community from a new perspective. But what if you… Read More

The Henning Lions Club completed its spring Highway Cleanup on Wednesday, May 13, along County Highway 16 just west of Henning, Minnesota. This service project supports Lions Clubs International’s Environmental Pillar—one of the organization’s eight global pillars of service. Ten members of the Henning Lions Club, including Club President Jon Dryer, volunteered their time to… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who see multiple dead fish in one area of a body of water to file a report by using a new online form or calling the state duty officer. “Reports from members of the public are an important way we receive information about fish mortality,” said Isaiah… Read More

May is National Foster Care Month New data out this month from the Minnesota Department of Human Services reports that 9,070 children and youth experienced out-of-home care in 2025. People might be surprised to learn that 63% of children that need foster care live in Greater Minnesota.  Children’s Home, a subsidiary of Lutheran Social Service… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Above: Breanna Bunkowski gave a hug to her parents Gabrielle and Casey Bunkowski during Friday’s graduation ceremony at Henning Public School. Below: Members of the Henning School choir welcomed past alumni to join them on stage for a pair of songs as part of the annual commencement ceremony at Henning School.

Josh Dykhoff named to All-Big 12 second team After a standout couple of seasons in Fargo-Moorhead, Wadena native, former Bluffton Braves standout and 2025 American Association Pitcher of the Year Jake Dykhoff is moving on to affiliated ball.  The RedHawks transferred Dykhoff’s contract to the Baltimore Orioles organization Sunday.  Last summer, Dykhoff helped lead the… Read More

Free lunch to be served at ball fields through July 9 By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning area youth will once again have the opportunity to receive free lunch from staff members at Henning School. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning School Board heard an update on its summer food program that will… Read More

Open house to be held June 8 at Battle Lake City Hall Otter Tail County Commissioners will host a community open house on Monday, June 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Battle Lake City Hall at 108 Main Street. This is not a formal Board of Commissioners meeting but an opportunity for residents to… Read More

Nearly 100 firefighters from around the region traveled to the Breezy Point area to help control the Flanders Fire May 16-20. By Wednesday, May 20, the fire was 95 percent contained. Containment increased to that level Tuesday evening due to the continued good work of the firefighters, according to the Minnesota Incident Command System. The… Read More