By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, following a settlement related to the state’s retention of tax-forfeited lands, will conduct an auction of property in Otter Tail County. The sale will be for no less than appraised property values, for cash only and must first be offered for 30 days to persons who intend to own/occupy… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council is moving forward with an expansive water treatment facility rehabilitation project. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the city council approved the project that will make a number of upgrades and repairs to the aging water treatment facility.  As part of the project, the city will be expanding and… Read More

On Wednesday, Jan. 22 the Henning Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter competed in the Region 6 Contests up in Detroit Lakes at the M-State campus.  Region 6 is one of the biggest regions in the state stretching all the way across the state from Barnum, Aitkin and Grand Rapids to Moorhead.   There were over… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 31, received a phone call from a woman who said her husband ‘s personal information was used to withdraw a loan from a bank and purchase vehicle insurance. The county residents, after talking to sheriff deputies, contacted the bank and froze all their credit accounts and banking… Read More

Project is part of National Honor Society  By Chad Koenen Publisher A Henning School student’s National Honor Society project could result in a big boost for the Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center (LAPS).  Henning junior Monica Hansen is sponsoring a donation drive for the LAPS throughout the month of February. The donation drive is seeking new, or… Read More

Otter Tail County-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the election of Spencer McGrew as the new Chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee. McGrew’s leadership in Otter Tail County has been instrumental in developing and implementing effective AIS prevention initiatives, and his new role will allow him to bring his… Read More

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Senate Republicans, including Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session. The Minnesotans First agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud, keep Minnesotans safe, strengthen families, and protect children. “For the… Read More

BSU honors local students Several local students have been named to the Bemidji State University Dean’s List.  BSU students must enroll in at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. A total of 703 students earned Dean’s List honors for Fall 2024 at BSU, including some who have received… Read More

The Henning Community Ed. will be hosting several upcoming classes in the community. Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning Public School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number is 583-2927, option 1. Minnesota Minimalist Organization Class Janelle Lass from Minnesota Minimalist has been a professional organizer for over… Read More

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Valentines Tea on February 15 from 2-4 p.m.  A short musical program will be provided at 2:30 p.m. featuring “A Musical Flashback filled with Love.”  Join local residents for tea, coffee, sweets, sandwiches and a time for fellowship with family and friends.