The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed rules related to daily and possession limits on native rough fish. Under the new proposed rules, these fishes – including bowfin, buffalo, carpsucker, freshwater drum, goldeye, mooneye, quillback, redhorses and suckers – would also get a variety of other protections. Some examples of… Read More

Contributed photos The Henning Community Thrift Store and Henning School Library recently received a donation from the Henning Haunted House. The Henning Community Thrift Store (above) received a donation of $1,000, which was presented by Jessica Strege to Vickie Goodale, Bill Goepferd and Dan Broten. The Henning Library (right) received a $500 donation from the… Read More

Contributed photo Dakota Aeling Representing BASC (Bertha Area Sportsman Club) presented Mason Samuelson with a scholarship for involvement in Henning High School trap team. Samuelson is pursuing qualification to become an electrical line worker. Steve Aeling volunteer trap coach said Samuelson was “always positive, polite and willing to accept instruction during practice at trap events… Read More

Embrace warmth, creativity and connection this winter at the second annual Hygge Market, happening Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.  This unique event, which falls on Valentine’s Day this year, invites the community to slow down, savor the winter season, and celebrate the Danish concept… Read More

Spanish Class for Adults:  ¡Hola! Whether you’re prepping for a vacation or just want to flex some new mental muscles, this class is for you. Participants will dive straight into conversations in Spanish. The goal is to get people talking, laughing, and connecting.  Zero Stress: This is a judgment-free zone. Mistakes are just proof that they are learning…. Read More

MSUM announces Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Minnesota State-Moorhead Dean’s List in recognition of academic achievement fall semester 2025. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade-point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.  Local students include: Kyle Tierney, Henning, Music Education; Shannon Tierney, Henning , Mathematics, Pre-Medicine;… Read More

The Otter Tail Central youth wrestlers are keeping busy after traveling to Frazee on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Alexandria on Sunday, Jan. 25. The Bulldogs had 10 wrestlers compete in Frazee; Boone Curtis, Paisley Springer, Courtney Spychalla and Finley Springer took finished in first place; Hayden Bussa, RJ Johnson and Parker Bussa finished in second place;… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Otter Tail Central Bulldogs received the ninth seed and will open the Section 6A tournament on the road on Tuesday night against eighth seeded Pelican Rapids. The winner of the match will take on top seeded Long Prairie-Grey Eagle/Browerville on Friday at 3 p.m. at Bertha-Hewitt High School. Other quarterfinal matches include… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate Members of the 2020-21 Henning girls basketball team were honored prior to the start of their game on Friday night. The team was recognized as being a finalist in last year’s state basketball tournament, before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A one-of-a-kind Christmas present has turned… Read More

Photos by Dani and Chad Koenen The annual Henning Rod and Gun Club ice fishing derby was held on Saturday afternoon on Middle Leaf Lake. Local anglers braved a cold wind and caught a fair amount of fish during the three hour tournament.