5 years ago Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Financial relief in the battle with COVID-19 could be on the way for Henning businesses. Last month, the Henning City Council approved a resolution to extend a portion of the over $62,000 it received in CARES Act money to local businesses. The money must be used… Read More

Contributed photos Ella Horn received a number of top honors at the Minnesota State Fair last week. She earned Champion in Junior Rabbit Showmanship, proudly taking home a belt buckle. Her Mini Rex rabbits brought home multiple honors, including: Third Place Mini Rex Buck, Champion Senior Mini Rex Buck, Champion Junior Mini Rex Doe, Champion… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In late 2021 land close to Fish Lake and near Dunvilla, northeast of Pelican Rapids, was given to Otter Tail County. This was done with the stipulation that the county make this into a county park, kept as much as possible in its natural state as a habitat… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Many people go through life working a tolerable job to get through the day. Therefore, it’s not everyday that people meet someone who can truly say they are fulfilling their dreams. Two Otter Tail County locals will tell you just that, however, as Blaine Beaty of Deer Creek and Coy Thorson… Read More

Gym floor project keeps moving ahead By Chad Koenen Publisher The start of the school year is right around the corner and several projects at Henning School are entering the final stages of completion. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the Henning School Board heard that the new gym floor project is progressing… Read More

Students return to class on September 2 By Chad Koenen Publisher A pair of new teachers will be joining the staff at Henning School this fall. Lexi Froemming will join Henning School as a middle school English teacher. This is her first year in teacher after graduating from Minnesota State University in Moorhead. “I am so excited… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher With more questions than answers and facing a looming end of September deadline, the Ottertail City Council set a rough preliminary tax levy increase for 2026.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 15 percent over its 2025 levy,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Kurt Mortenson of rural Underwood and seconded by Commissioner Dan Bucholz of rural Perham was unanimously passed by county board members on Aug. 12. This resulted in a grant contract agreement between the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental… Read More

East Otter Tail County received SWCD of the Year Award By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Lake property owners make efforts to preserve and protect lakes and rivers in Otter Tail County. They work closely with soil and water conservation employees in east and west Otter Tail County. Speaking to members of the county… Read More

The annual Run for the Melon was held on Saturday, Aug. 16 in Vining. The event is held in conjunction with Waterelon Day and featured 133 people participatig in the 5k race and 42 people who participated in the 10k race. 5K Results: 1. Steven Coss 18:03 2. Nick Trzynka 19:20 3. Derek Hanson 20:15… Read More