By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on April 14, approved issuance and sale of bonds to assist Bongards Creamery of Perham with a waste-water improvement system, part of an overall modernization plan for the cheese and whey manufacturer. Community Development Director Amy Baldwin explained to county commissioners that the bonds will be… Read More

Bill establishing term limits for governor, AG held over By Abbey Mulcahy Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House Rules Committee turned its attention toward the executive branch this week, as Republicans proposed resolutions calling for the impeachment of two top state Democrats, Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, and term limits for future… Read More

By Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota Veterans dealing with health issues including post traumatic stress disorder, depression, substance use disorder, anxiety and chronic pain could be treated with psychedelic mushrooms if a bill heard in a Minnesota House committee on April 15 becomes law.  The bill would authorize limited use of psilocybin, a hallucinogen that… Read More

In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County invites community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic county courthouse at 121 West Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls.  This free public event is an opportunity to explore the justice system and engage… Read More

Senate District 9 Republicans endorsed Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Saturday, April 11, as their candidate for the November election. “I am honored to have the support and trust of local Republicans,” said Rasmusson. “They’ve made it clear that they want more of the conservative leadership that has gotten results for Greater Minnesota and hasn’t… Read More

Contributed photo Birak Shrine Club members Bob Polzine, Henning, and Jon Tamke, Battle Lake presented two checks totaling $1,800 to Henning School Superintendent Melissa Sparks Tuesday, April 14. The money will be used to purchase a new, larger, adaptive trike for students to use within the school. Pictured next to the smaller adaptive trike is… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation awarded grants to nine Minnesota cities Tuesday, April 14, to help plan new ways for people to safely walk and bicycle in their communities. “Our Active Transportation Planning Assistance program helps cities, counties, and other eligible groups improve transportation safety, curb traffic, spur economic activity and increase Minnesotans’ health and… Read More

Contributed photo The Otter Tail Central youth wrestling season came to an end on Friday, April 3 as three youth wrestlers traveled to Rochester to compete at the NYWA Girl’s State Championships. All of the wrestlers gave it their best effort, and it showed as they all made it to the podium. Kinsley Johnson took… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Citizen’s Advocate Scott Hart has never been a stranger to the wrestling room at Henning High School. A 1986 alum of Henning, Hart wrestled for the Henning-Deer Creek Cavaliers during his high school career. Fast forward four decades, and Hart is hanging up his whistle for the final… Read More

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen This year’s Henning School musical was The Pirates of Penzance and students performed three times in front of large crowds over the weekend. The cast this year included: William Schwartz, Isabelle Godding, Cade Strege, Elliot Severson, Breanna Bunkowski Brenden Weller, Demitri Beattie, Gretchen Mimbach, Meghan Sparks, Kendall Koenen, Brittany… Read More