The Minnesota Senate approved the Human Services policy agreement, HF 2115, Monday, May 19, on a vote of 55-8. The final legislation, shaped by a bipartisan conference committee, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Minnesota’s human services system. “This final Human Services policy agreement represents the collaborative effort between both chambers to find common ground,” Senator… Read More

The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces a Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment Arts and Music Education grant opportunity. The Minnesota Legislature appropriated $500,000 (less allowable administrative fees) to MHC from the Legacy Fund to administer grants through a competitive application process to organizations for Arts and Music Education. This new funding provided by the Legislature… Read More

Otter Tail County Engineer Krysten Foster outlined infrastructure investments during a transportation presentation, highlighting more than $25 million in county road and bridge construction projects scheduled for the 2025 season. “Through partnership with Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County leaders, I was happy to support the $790,000 Local Road Improvement Program grant for the Friberg and… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate The Ottertail City Council held their regular monthly meeting for May in-person and virtually, with those in attendance at the city hall practicing social distancing. At the meeting, the council took various steps to provide help to Ottertail businesses. These measures included the council passing a motion to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Kids in Otter Tail County playing sandlot baseball games, prior to the arrival of the Minnesota Twins in 1961, had baseball heroes from other major league teams. There were only 16 major league teams in the late 1950s, compared to 30 teams today in the big leagues. Among the baseball heroes… Read More

OTC to host Barnesville in sub section opener After back-to-back rainouts, the Otter Tail Central Bulldogs came out swinging Thursday afternoon, rallying from an early deficit to knock off Pillager 9–5 in a key conference matchup. The story of the game was junior Kale Misegades, who turned in a heroic all-around performance. Misegades was unstoppable at… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen After inclement weather forced the postponement of the track and field day the week beforehand, Henning Elementary students, their friends and family gathered last Monday afternoon for the annual event. Among the highlights was the sack race (right), races on the track (below right), shot put (below left) and shoe kick (below)…. Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning High School Class of 2025 received their high school diplomas on Friday night. During the ceremony, students including Colton Jacobs (above) gave their parents a flower and a hug to thank them for their support through the years. Students, including Jack Reinbold (above) and Logan Kostelecky (below), pranked school board… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The word little may be in its name, but stepping inside the Little Bar and Grill feels like anything but a small experience. From the fresh look, new menu, big crowds and even a brand new kitchen, the Little Bar and Grill in Battle Lake has already turned into a popular destination… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Cody Truax has the unique ability to transform a rundown vehicle that has seen its better days into a pristine piece of heaven that looks like it just came off the assembly line. In many ways he is like an artist and a dirty vehicle is his canvas that in a few… Read More