Local residents stress finding a balance in diet, activity By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The key to living life to the fullest, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), is not only eating right and being active, but also getting enough sleep, managing stress and connecting socially with other people. “Taking small, positive steps can… Read More

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mitch Lawler has been named the 2023 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance. Col. Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division, presented awards to Lawler and four other officers last month at Camp Ripley. Lawler works… Read More

The American Red Cross is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration to honor local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone. Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation — and each U.S…. Read More

Contributed photo Blind spot education.  On Friday March 1st local Semi Truck drivers visited the Henning High School Driver Education class.  The focus of the class was to educate students about the dangers of sharing the road with Semi’s.  Professional Drivers Eldwin Davis, Bill Brady – Ament Trucking, Devon Pickar and Lexi Pickar – Pickar… Read More

County-wide event set for March 18 Otter Tail County Commissioners will host a community event at the New York Mills City Center on March 18 from 7-9 p.m. This event, which is not a board of commissioners’ meeting, offers an opportunity for residents to engage with commissioners and learn about ongoing county projects in the… Read More

South Dakota State University has announced Paul Michael Sneeden of Deer Creek, has graduated following the summer and fall 2023 semesters. Sneeden graduated with a Bachelor of Science in SDSU’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Tyson and Kale Misegades placed second at the regional hoop shoot contest in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday. The brothers competed against state champions from Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois in the North Central Region. Tyson and Kale each made 22 of 25 shots to place second in their… Read More

Local facility is one of three set to close, operations to be moved to Willmar By Chad Koenen Publisher The doors will soon be shut for good at one of Henning’s largest employers.  Last week Jennie-O announced the closure of three hatchery facilities across Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the Henning Hatchery. The hatchery has been a staple… Read More

Library to be installed as part of school service project By Chad Koenen Publisher A new small library could be coming to downtown Deer Creek. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council heard from Tanner Collins about a community service project he wanted to complete in Deer Creek. The new little free… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The great lead pipe search of 2024 will begin in the near future.  As part of a new state and federal mandate, municipalities from across the state will need to take an inventory of their water lines to see how many lead and galvanized pipes remain in use today. The need to search… Read More