Seven local nonprofits received grants of up to $75,000 West Central Initiative was selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its Community Responsive Fund.   “These dedicated organizations are meeting critical needs while also building long-term strength for our region,” said West Central Initiative Grants… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Henning School students and staff members have been creative this fall in how to make school as normal as possible in light of COVID-19. While much of the day-to-day learning has changed only slightly, other parts of the day like library time has dramatically changed. For… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on new fishing rules that would allow for a year-round bass season that includes a period for harvest and a period for catch-and-release fishing. The proposed expedited rules would adjust the inland waters fishing regulations by creating a year-round bass season. Portions of the year… Read More

With some hunters out in the field and woods, anglers still hitting the water this fall, and off-highway vehicle riders using their machines for hunting and recreational riding, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to have a safety-focused mindset. Whether it’s making sure to wear a life jacket in a duck boat, focusing… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Ottertail may be one of the furthest things from the glitz, glamour and celebrities of Los Angeles, but for Mallory Jo Hunter, her life in Tinseltown helped to prepare her for the next chapter of her life—a new spa in the heart of lakes country. Hunter, who spent approximately 14 years… Read More

Local district fares well in reading, math compared to other OTC schools By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning School District continues to be one of the top reading and math schools among all Otter Tail County and Freshwater Education District schools on state standardized testing. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning School… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Ottertail has received a positive outlook on its finances over the past year.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Wednesday night, the Ottertail City Council heard from auditor Brian Kane regarding its 2024 year-end audit. Kane highlighted a number of positive financial marks for the city over the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent National Newspaper Week is Oct. 5-11. Small town newspapers, including those in Otter Tail County, will point out that local reporting empowers community and area residents to use the information they receive to make good decisions in their everyday lives. “Local journalism is the heartbeat of informed communities,”… Read More

In 2025 over 5,400 wasps were released in Chippewa National Forest This September, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will complete a joint biological control effort to slow the spread of emerald ash borer in the Chippewa National Forest. This effort, known as… Read More

The Henning FFA is hosting a grain drive all fall.Farmers can donate bushels at the Henning Elevator. Proceeds go to the Henning FFA to support chapter activities, contests and community service projects.  For any questions or for more information, contact Arica Burgess at (218)583-2927 ext.8147 or aburgess@henning.k12.mn.us. Feel free to come and donate some grain… Read More