Tax increase needed for future projects, maintenance By Chad Koenen Publisher For the second consecutive year the City of Henning is proposing a large increase to its tax levy.  After increasing the tax levy by 12.3 percent in 2022, the City of Henning is proposing a 20 percent preliminary tax levy increase for next year. If approved later… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Otter Tail Central football team will be heading to the semi-finals of the state football tournament on Thursday morning at 7:45 a.m. The team will receive a police and fire department escort through Henning on their way to US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.  Residents are encouraged to line the streets from… Read More

Contributed photo Henning High School senior Lyvia Misegades signed a Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Northern Michigan Univresity. Misegades finished her senior season with 2,000 career assists, broke the school record with 463 single season kills, led the team in blocks and served over 94 percent. She also had over 250 digs this… Read More

One injured in auto-deer accident By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 4, reported that three teenage duck hunters were recused after their boat capsized at Rush Lake, north of the town of Ottertail. The three hunters were able to climb on top of the boat, and after being rescued, experienced only mild hypothermia…. Read More

The following individuals appeared in county court, Fergus Falls, in relation to felony cases. Courtrooms are located at the Otter Tail County Courthouse just south of downtown Fergus Falls. • Gina Luree Boutain, 53, of rural Underwood, received a stay of imposition on Oct. 23, 2023, related to a felony conviction of aiding an offender to… Read More

County commissioners review online county court hearings By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Manufacturing provides more than 4,000 highly skilled, well-paying jobs which significantly contributes to Otter Tail County’s high standard of living. County commissioners point out that there are 87 manufacturing companies in the county, making a wide range of products Workers took home $235.8 million in… Read More

PartnerSHIP 4 Health works with healthcare partners to advance worksite wellness By Tom Hintgten Otter Tail County Correspondent PartnerSHIP 4 Health is a collaboration of community and public health partners in Otter Tail, Becker, Clay and Wilkin counties working together to prevent chronic disease through sustainable changes that increase physical activity and healthy eating.   “Our collaborative is… Read More

New initiative lowers college costs for students M State is embarking on a new cost-saving initiative for students and their families. The initiative is expected to not only increase the affordability of M State—which already has one of the lowest tuition rates of any two-year college in Minnesota—but also bolster student equity, retention, completion and overall… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The bleachers and gym floor was filled with area residents who attended the annual Veterans Day program in Henning. The program featured Dave Stueve as the guest speaker, songs by K-5 students, as well as the battle songs for each of the branches of the military. One of the more popular songs… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 There will be a pair of new faces on the Henning City Council as Darren Wiese defeated incumbent mayor Jeremiah Rice and Tammy Fosse will join the Henning council. Jim Haberer will remain on the council, as well Doug Trana who won a special 2-year council seat.Wiese edged… Read More