Contributed photos Henning art students transformed old and expired football helmets into a custom creation to help raise money for Henning students and programs. Assistant football coach and elementary teacher Ryan Emter approached art teacher McKenna Osmondson about the idea to have art students paint the expired helmets and put them up for silent auction… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fergus Falls, in harmony with residents from throughout Otter Tail County, celebrated Welcoming Week from Sept. 12-21. Organizers emphasized the importance of building multiracial democracies. Otter Tail County is one of many rural areas across the nation inviting residents to host events that deepen understanding and connection among… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners held an Open House on September 15 in Dent, focusing on key infrastructure improvements, recycling initiatives, and enhanced resident services. Commissioner Bucholz, District 1, expressed appreciation for community engagement at the event.  “Thank you to everyone who came out to our meeting in Dent,” Bucholz said. “We appreciate… Read More

In the heart of Audubon, Minnesota, craftsmanship meets vision. For Nick Olson, owner of Viking Millwork, buying a small woodworking business wasn’t just about making a living—it was about building something lasting, rooted in passion, perseverance, and community.  Six years ago, Olson wasn’t planning to buy a business. While flipping through the local paper, he spotted a tiny… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Bass Lake, near Cohasset in Itasca County. Itasca County Soil and Water Conservation District invasive species staff contacted the DNR after finding adult zebra mussels attached to settlement samplers on the north and south shores of Bass Lake. Settlement samplers are… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Ruth Hammer, of Henning, has remained busy by stitching diapers she has created in the basement of her home in Henning. She makes the diapers for babies in third world countries out of old t-shirts and bedding. A new statue outside of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher In one of the largest cross country meets of the season, the Otter Tail Central cross country team made the trek to the Twin Cities on Saturday for the annual Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course near the University of Minnesota. Well over 1,000 people competed at the meet… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Landmark Center and the Station next door hosted a two-day wood carving workshop with Clayton Johnson (below) last Friday and Saturday. Johnson showed a number of participants step-by-step instructions to help transform a wood blank into a piece of artwork to bring home. 

Photos by Dani and Chad Koenen School spirit was on full display last week as part of homecoming week. Monday featured coronation with William Schwartz and Isabelle Godding being crowned as king and queen (above). The royal court included: Front row: Emmalyn Bergstrom, Breanna Bunkowski, Cambrie Johnson, Boone Schmidgall, Charlotte Oseien, Isabelle Godding, William Schwartz,… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen As Emmalyn Bergstrom, Breanna Bunkowski and Cambrie Johnson look on, Henning High School Homecoming King William Schwartz, who is the son of Adam and Erika Schwartz, crowned Isabelle Godding as Henning Homecoming Queen on Monday night. Godding is the daughter of Isaiah and Krista Godding. In addition to Monday’s coronation, homecoming… Read More