The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Recognized each May since 1949, this month is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that no one must face their struggles alone.  The numbers close to home  Mental health challenges are growing… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A county youth, as reported by sheriff deputies on May 1, found himself in a blackmail situation after poor judgement. Sextortion threats were made to him after explicit photos were sent to Tiktok and Snapchat platforms. County deputies forwarded this case to the FBI for a further investigation…. Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate Otter Tail County is gearing up for another shot at the annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. The weekend is an opportunity for host communities to showcase their unique offerings to guests from across the state. This is the second straight year Otter Tail County was selected as… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The annual Henning CHAT bike rodeo was held on Tuesday afternoon inside the Henning Event Center. Inclement weather forced the annual bike rodeo indoors, but that didn’t damper the spirits of those involved as volunteers helped local youth navigate an obstacle course, check on bike safety and fit the youth with… Read More

By Eleanor Steffen Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House will vote on a bill to establish a centralized electronic payroll reporting portal and database for contractors working on state-funded projects. While electronic payroll reporting is already required in Minnesota for projects fully or partially funded by tax dollars, the bill by Rep. Dave Pinto, DFL-St…. Read More

Henning senior is a two-time state entrant in the high jump By Chad Koenen Publisher Henning High School senior Myiesha Antoni officially signed her National Letter of Intent to participate on the track team at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside next year. The senior is the daughter of Shandy Kurth. Antoni qualified for the state track… Read More

Heninng, NYM, Bertha stores to close By Chad Koenen Publisher A lack of qualified pharmacists is forcing the closure of three area pharmacies in the region.   Seip Drug Store will be closing its doors in Henning, Bertha and New York Mills on Friday, May 8 after owner Nathan Seip said he was unable to… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A fire suppression system in need of additional water pressure at OtterCell (a battery making business near ULV) in Ottertail, recently resulted in a lengthy discussion about how to best service the growing business on the outskirts of Ottertail. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 15, the Ottertail City… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Bikers will be taking to the streets of Henning on Tuesday night, but don’t expect to see leather chaps, handle bar mustaches or loud roaring engines. Instead, local youth will be putting up their kick stands, clipping on their helmets and cheering loudly as they race through an obstacle course during… Read More

By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota Amid soaring insurance premiums, relief may be on the horizon for Minnesota public school employees in the coming years through a proposed statewide insurance pool. Educators are calling on the Legislature to establish the pool, saying they are forced to delay healthcare, choose between livable salaries and affordable coverage,… Read More