By Lisa Peterson Special to the Advocate Hearing the words, “You have cancer” can be devastating. Having the support of friends and family can make a huge difference when going through a cancer battle.  What if people take it a step further and add the support and encouragement of an entire community?  That exciting prospect exists through Relay… Read More

WCI grant funds provided to 55 regional organizations West Central Initiative awarded grants totaling $570,000 to 55 organizations working across the region to address sustainability, equity, and civic engagement.  “These grants represent more than just funding—they’re a collective investment in a stronger region,” said Director of Development Rebecca Lynn Petersen. “We’re honored to support organizations whose… Read More

Arvig has been named a 2025 Top 200 Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune, marking the fourth straight year the company has ranked among Minnesota’s best places to work. Arvig ranks No. 26 among the top 50 large companies on the list, according to the 2025 survey. The Top Workplaces list includes 200 large, mid-sized and small… Read More

UMD announces Dean’s List The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2025. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits. Local students named to the list include: Cale Rudolph, Henning, UMD-Sci & Eng. Swenson Coll… Read More

A satellite volleyball camp will be held at Henning School from July 28-29. The camp will be led by Lynne Deadrick who is a head volleyball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  The camp will; be open to students in grades 8-12 (for 2025-26 school year) from 8-11:30 a.m. at a cost of $110 per player,… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Sidd Srinivasan and Chris Koch stopped for breakfast at the Country Corner Cafe in Henning on Thursday morning. The pair began a cross-country bike trip on June 2 in New York and will end their trip in the middle of July in Seattle, Wash. When Mike Rowe’s office door… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten, contributed  Above: Members of the Henning High School Class of 1952 held their 73rd high school reunion at the Landmark Center in Henning during the all-school reunion. Bottom right: Members of the Henning Class of 1962 held their 63rd high school class reunion during the all-school reunion. Front row: Kathy (Herzberg) Lugenbill,… Read More

Robert Shaw went missing from his home in rural Deer Creek on June 22, 2024 By Chad Koenen Publisher Just shy of one year since his disappearance, the Shaw family continues to hold on to hope that they will be able to find out what happened to Robert Shaw on June 22, 2024—if for no other… Read More

Ottertail trail created in honor of hit and run victim By Chad Koenen Publisher A project that was six years in the making will officially be dedicated on Saturday morning just south of Ottertail. The dedication ceremony of the Tyler Wohlers Trail will take place is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the trail head. The trail… Read More

County discusses septic system finance program By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members, on Tuesday, June 10, discussed the many benefits to Otter Tail County as part of a risk sharing group dedicated to providing coverage and management for its members, including other counties in Minnesota. Wayne Johnson, county board chairman who represents the Pelican Rapids… Read More