April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Otter Tail County remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and supporting families with resources that enable them to thrive. “Otter Tail County is dedicated to strengthening families… Read More

5 years ago Monday, March 31, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate Rural Henning twins Blake and Blaine Wallevand celebrated their 18th birthday at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday night. As friends, family and community members lined the streets, the Wallevand twins were treated to a surprise birthday party featuring a variety of signs and even… Read More

Contributed photo Ten Henning students were carefully selected as one of the outstanding young Minnesota choral musicians from hundreds of applications. Henning music teacher Naomi Horn sent in individual recordings of each student singing a required song and a scale in January and was notified about a week or two later who made it in…. Read More

By Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Supporters of proposed legislation that would prohibit future sales of dogs and cats at pet stores say it would ensure that animals are treated well and protect consumers while not harming current store owners.  The bill, which was heard by the House commerce committee on Tuesday, April 1, has a grandfather clause… Read More

Henning senior to ride bulls on college rodeo team By Chad Koenen Publisher Just days after helping his team capture the consolation bracket championship at the Class A state basketball tournament, Henning High School senior is turning his attention to another high school sport that flies under the radar a bit in Minnesota. Last Wednesday afternoon,… Read More

Plan to include daycare option for nearly 50 children By Chad Koenen Publisher A new daycare center could soon become a reality in the City of Ottertail. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 17, which was moved ahead a few days due to a scheduling conflict, the Ottertail City Council heard from Tyler Rupe about… Read More

EDA discusses ideas presented by local residents By Chad Koenen Publisher What is Henning and how can it grow? Those are the questions facing the Henning EDA after seeking input from the public about what items and potential businesses the small community of 850 people would like to see in the future. During its regularly scheduled meeting last… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This is the time of year when many Christians, during Lent, abstain from meat on Fridays during a 40-day period leading up to Easter. Many churches organize fish fries which are cultural events while, at the same time, raise funds for various church initiatives. Such is the case at St. Edward’s… Read More

Contributed photo Members of the Ottertail Lakers 4H club assisted the Ottertail Rod and Gun club assemble wood duck and blue bird houses on March 29

An Underwood teacher is facing criminal charges after allegedly standing on a student’s back during a lock down drill, injuring the child. According to area reports, Jason Rogers has been charged with one count of malicious punishment of a child.  According to reports, a student in Rogers’ class told law enforcement he was lying on his stomach… Read More