A new six week challenge to promote health, fitness and community engagement will get underway on Sunday, Jan. 26 in Henning.  As part of the challenge, teams of four individuals will compete in teams to earn points through weight loss, physical activity and participation in community service activities. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, the new county board of commissioners held its first meeting for 2025, including newly elected member Sean Sullivan of Fergus Falls who replaces the retired Lee Rogness. Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids is the new board chairman for 2025 and serving as vice chair… Read More

Contributed photo Vining Lutheran Church has announced that Pastor Randy Freund has accepted the call to flll its pastoral  needs. His installation was held at  Vining  on Dec. 8, 2024. Freund  is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.,  Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., and  he has a  Masters  in  Divinity Degree. He previously served … Read More

Join Park Naturalist Dora on a stroll around Sunset Lake in Glendalough State Park at 2 p.m. The trail is a 1-mile loop with slight rolling hills through the prairie and woods. Participants will learn about the cultural and natural history of the lake as we walk. Dress for the weather conditions that day. Meet… Read More

Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number 583-2927, option 1.   Internet Safety for the Home User Class:  This internet safety class for home users emphasizes protecting personal information, securing devices, and maintaining online privacy. We are going to… Read More

Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number 583-2927, option 1.   • Defensive driving for seniors- (There is no pre-requisite for this class.  An 8 hour class is no longer required). A Defensive Driving class for seniors with instructor… Read More

Astera Health celebrated the first birth of 2025. On Jan. 4 at 12:27 p.m., Megan and Mathias Weinmann welcomed Mara Rose Weinmann in the Obstetrics department at Astera Health. Her delivery provider was Allison Freese-Johnson, CNM.   Mara weighed 8 pounds and was 20.5 inches long at birth. Additionally, she has three siblings: Mayvis, Magnolia, and Maria…. Read More

5 years ago Monday, Jan. 14, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Bob Polzine began coaching track at Henning High School in 1975, and eventually started the cross country team in the early 1990s, running is a passion. At track meets he could typically be seen cheering on his runners with a clipboard and stopwatch in hand, or running along… Read More

State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has announced the distribution of $24 million in Emergency Ambulance Service Aid for emergency medical service (EMS) providers who primarily serve Greater Minnesota communities. This includes a $102,477 appropriation to Henning Ambulance for operational and capital expenses.   “Access to Emergency Medical Services is crucial for Greater Minnesota, yet delivering… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher In a small corner of his garage, BJ Oseien carefully shapes a piece of scrap metal with the precision of a seasoned veteran. Just outside of the side door of his garage, and with temperatures below zero, a large contained fire heats up another piece of metal that will soon become a… Read More