State Senator stresses importance of bipartisanship By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent It is difficult to balance the interests of outstate issues and metro issues in the Minnesota state legislature. For that reason, State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson said it is essential to work in a bipartisan manner whenever possible. “We accomplished a lot on a bipartisan effort in… Read More

Aim for daring family adventure at an Archery in the Parks program. Learn how to shoot a bow on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Glendalough State Park. For thousands of years, archery has been a popular sport and important life skill. Beginners can learn this valuable skill from trained archery instructors in a safe, supervised setting. No… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor Smokie Abrahamson, a three-year-old Dachsund, outran 82 other wieners en route to his first racing championship in Vergas in his third attempt.  Despite making the trip from up north, Smokie is a Vergas native. His owners Thain and Katie Abrahamson found Smokie at Skal three years ago during Looney Days and they have… Read More

Otter Tail County License Center staff are urging residents who plan to leave Minnesota for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses or state identification cards now, warning that processing delays of up to three months could leave them without valid ID while away. A surge in applications tied to the May 7, 2025, REAL ID… Read More

To improve access to mental health care, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) led a bipartisan effort this session in partnership with county officials and law enforcement groups. Together, they passed legislation investing $55 million to add 50 treatment beds at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, the state’s largest psychiatric hospital. The goal is to… Read More

On July 2, 2025, Willow Creek in Henning celebrated its employees, recognizing service milestones and peer-nominated excellence. Honorees included Kim Nelson and Binesh Narayan for five years of service, alongside Patty Winkler for outstanding contributions. The facility continues its tradition of high-quality care and heartfelt appreciation for its team. The celebration underscored the core values that drive… Read More

Hunters in antlerless lottery areas reminded to buy licenses by Sept. 4 Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and electronic copies of the 2025 Minnesota hunting regulations are available on the… Read More

The Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) has awarded Arvig Answering Solutions two of its top awards in recognition of service excellence in the call answering industry. Arvig Answering Solutions has earned ATSI’s Award of Distinction and—for the 16th consecutive year—the exclusive Award of Excellence.  “Arvig Answering Solutions has some of the most dedicated and talented representatives in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Thursday afternoon, July 31, proved to be a good time to catch walleye with guide Ross Hagemeister at one of the Otter Tail County’s many lakes. The weather was perfect, 74 degrees with a slight breeze. Fishing with our guide was me, Tom Hintgen, my cousin Myron Mjelde of rural Fergus… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Barry Olson wasn’t necessarily looking for another superintendent job, but the position of Henning School Superintendent Barry Olson just kind of found him. The longtime Blooming Prairie School Superintendent joined the Henning School staff on July 1 on a one-year interim basis.  After welcoming guests to Chippewa Island for… Read More