No decisions on city-owned property have been made By Chad Koenen Publisher What could a potential cash influx by selling Countryview Apartments mean for the City of Henning and Henning EDA? The Henning EDA briefly discussed, but were nowhere near a decision on the matter, of the potential of selling Countryview Apartments and using the nearly… Read More

Main factors for Pelican Rapids area campground denial were compatibility and environmental impact By Robert Williams Editor A conditional use permit application for a 25-unit commercial RV campground with 15 boat slips on Grove Lake in rural Pelican Rapids was denied unanimously by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Oct. 22. After conferring with the County… Read More

Award-winning authors stop in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents, on Oct. 22, enjoyed a lively discussion with three authors who came to Otter Tail County to share what it takes to write words of literature and have books published, some of which are novels that captivate readers. The event was promoted… Read More

Contributed photo Paul Markuson, who is the son of Matthew and Melanie Markuson, of Detroit Lakes, harvested this deer south of Henning during the state youth hunt. He is 10-years-old. 

By Rick Schara  West Central Initiative Schools and colleges in west central Minnesota provide a multitude of learning opportunities. One of those is the “last classroom of the day”–organized sports. ¶  Researchers note that both playing and watching sports competitions provide opportunities for social interaction and help forge a sense of belonging, which, in turn, can mitigate… Read More

County Buildings to Shine Green Nov. 4-11 to Support Veterans In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County is joining the nationwide Operation Green Light initiative, illuminating county buildings in green from November 4-11. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and highlight available resources at all levels… Read More

Senior Life Solutions provides outpatient services Lake Region Healthcare has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. The new Senior Life Solutions program is located in Lake Region Healthcare’s Elbow Lake Medical Center at 1411 Highway 79 East in… Read More

Special hunt planned to help control deer population A special deer hunt will be held on November 9-12 at Maplewood State Park to control deer overpopulation and to protect natural resources. Maplewood will remain open to visitors, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises wearing blaze orange or blaze pink if visiting the park… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 Terry Greenwaldt, and his son Jason, were recently honored for achieving Water Quality Certification in the Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program. The program is yet another way for farmers to show that they are being good stewards of the land, and are doing their part in protecting… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen An expansive restoration project continues to take shape at the Henning softball fields. The softball fields were completely torn apart this fall and regraded and shaped near the Henning baseball field. Last week the grass began popping up thanks to sprinklers and watering that has taken place this fall. Funding for the… Read More