By Chad Koenen Publisher As summer begins to sing its swan song across central Minnesota, communities across the region will gather for yet another time to celebrate all the things that make a community unique as part of the National Night Out celebration on Tuesday night. Henning will host its annual festivities at the Henning… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Thursday evening, July 16, the Fergus Falls Heritage Preservation Commission along with the Otter Tail County Historical Society sponsored the rededication of the George B. Wright statue. This marked the 100-year anniversary of the statue’s unveiling which took place on July 16, 1926.   The Wright statue is located… Read More

OTC participates in pilot sprint medic program  By Greta Foss Summer Intern In 2024, the Minnesota state legislature passed a bill with the intent to help alleviate a few of the issues that plagued rural EMS. This included a restructuring of the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board to the Office of Emergency Services, $30 million… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of local veterans, family members and representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday afternoon for a special tribute to a person who left a lasting impact on not only the greater Deer Creek area, but has family ties to the Revolutionary… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A parade, fireworks and demo derby—oh my! The annual Henning Festival will kick off on Thursday night in Henning and will include events throughout the weekend. The festival will get underway on Thursday with a farmers market at the Farmstand at 3 p.m., before the historic walking tour led by Chris… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Oakwood Supper Club and Golf Course have been a part of the greater Henning community for well-over 50 years and the founding families of the institution were recently recognized for their efforts to bring a golf course and supper club to the area.  ¶  On Sunday, June 28, Neil Johnson and… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Candidates invited to an open forum June 30 at Thumper Pond in Ottertail city were on hand at an event sponsored by The Caravan of Patriots. The open forum was titled “Know Your Otter Tail County Candidate.” Four of seven candidates for county commissioner seats in District 2… Read More

Contributed photos The annual Miss Henning and Little Miss Henning pageant will be held on Friday evening following the parade at the festival grounds. A total of nine people will be competing for the title of Little Miss Henning, including: Paisley Glebe, Alaina Emter, Elizabeth Horn, Lia Carrlson, Eleanor Hoyhtya, Gianna Thalmann, Delaney Lutgens, Ellie… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen A total of 27 entries participated in the annual West Leaf Lake pontoon parade on the Fourth of July. Some of the entrants decked out their pontoons or boats in the red, white and blue, while others decided to turn their pontoon into a jungle scene

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fort Juelson, a county park since 2011 and located two miles east of Underwood in Tordenskjold Township, commemorated its 150th founding year on Friday, June 26.  The earthen fort was constructed in July 1876 following the defeat of George Armstrong Custer’s Seventh Calvary in eastern Montana. A small group… Read More