One driver injured north of Henning By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Deciding whether to pursue a motor vehicle is a critical decision that must be made quickly and under difficult and unpredictable circumstances.  “In recognizing the risk to public safety created by vehicle pursuits, no deputy or supervisor shall be criticized or disciplined for deciding not to… Read More

Local project collects 140 broken Christmas light strands This past holiday season’s Christmas light recycling collection has wrapped up in Henning. The collection took place from November before Thanksgiving through January after the New Year, this drive brought in roughly 140 broken Christmas light strands and extension cords.  Last year’s 110 sets of lights were collected. Henning… Read More

Trail is 55 miles long through OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Central Lakes Trail, Minnesota’s 23rd state trail, runs along an abandoned railroad corridor purchased by the State of Minnesota in 1992. Otter Tail County was among the governmental agencies working with local volunteers to finance construction of the trail.  It was a long… Read More

Hansen named to Chancellor’s List The University of Minnesota Crookston announces students who were named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor’s List recently released by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 4.0 grade point average.    Students named to the Chancellor’s… Read More

Good Shepherd Lutheran Ladies are once again hosting their annual Valentine’s Tea. Join the group on Feb. 10 from 2-4 p.m at our church in Henning. Invite family and friends to attend an afternoon of fellowship, food, tea or coffee.     Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine and… Read More

Group to advise DNR on AIS Program Otter Tail County has announced that Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Sarah Strommen has appointed Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist, will serve on the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The Committee is comprised of 15 stakeholders who are responsible for advising… Read More

Contributed photo Three Henning students won their age group at the Elks regional hoop shoot in Brainerd on Saturday, Jan. 20. Easton Misegades, boys ages 12-13; Reggie Emter, boys ages 10-11 and Reegan Hoelscher, boys ages 8-9, placed first in their age division. Stella Iliff placed second in the 12-13 year old girls division and… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 Paige Jagol always wanted to get back into the assisted living care industry; she was just waiting for the right opportunity. That opportunity has brought her to Willow Creek in Henning as the Detroit Lakes native will replace Susanne Torgerson as housing director/RN. As the area was getting its… Read More

New system to be used in the 2024 elections By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein, meeting with county board members on Jan. 23, expressed confidence in the new ExpressVote election equipment purchased by Otter Tail County. ExpressVote was recently certified for use in Minnesota. Otter Tail County will begin usage of the ExpressVote equipment… Read More

Delay caused by recent relevation concerning MnDOT requirement regarding utilities By Chad Koenen Publisher A long awaited road and utility project through the heart of downtown Henning has been put on hold—at least for another year. During a special city council meeting on Wednesday night, the Henning City Council approved a request to delay the Highway 108… Read More