Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) has named Perham Living Home Health Care a Superior Performer in its SHPBest™ program for 2022; one of only two organizations in Minnesota to make the distinguished list. To be recognized as a Superior Performer, a home health care provider must rank in the top 20 percent in patient satisfaction. Created to… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Bunkey was complaining to his neighbor George, that his lawn was more brown than green and most of the green was weeds. The dry summer and the grub invasion really did a number on his grass. He joked that he was about to be turned in by the “lawn police” for… Read More

Chit Chat for Health C.H.A.T. Henning HOPE will be sponsoring a Winterwear for Kids on October 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Trinity Center. Donated items will be available for families to select from sizes available.   Henning HOPE has been blessed with more donations than we needed to fill applications.  The United Way of Otter Tail and… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The Henning and Battle Lake communities rallied around one of their own on Tuesday night as the volleyball teams and fans raised money for the family of Bradyn Roisum. Throughout the night a variety of fundraisers were held for the Battle Lake teen, including a split the pot and cash dash with… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen Above: Henning Principal Thomas Williams came decked out in a cheerleading uniform to help the fourth grade class lead their class cheer during Friday’s homecoming pepfest. Each grade performed a cheer on Friday, which included the freshmen class. The day also featured a variety of games like wheelbarrow races and group yoga,… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 The fifth ranked Otter Tail Central Bulldogs took care of business against United North Central on Friday as they scored 56 points in the first half to move to 7-0 on the season.  The Bulldogs will finish their regular season on Wednesday night in Barrett as they will… Read More

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen Henning featured a number of events last week as part of the annual homecoming week celebration. In addition to coronation and a bonfire on Monday night, homecoming week featured a large parade on Friday afternoon with students decorating floats. Among the floats was an eighth grade float with a beach… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen As Chase Powers and Carter Kenyon look on, Cayden Dittberner was crowned as the 2023 Homecoming King during coronation on Monday night at Henning High School. Coronation kicked off a busy week at the school, which included a bon fire on Monday night and will include a parade on Friday afternoon. For… Read More

Flower baskets start to show up throughout town By Chad Koenen Publisher Darrel Biksen has made it his mission to bring a little extra color and cheer to the greater Henning area this summer. Biksen, who works at Goeden’s Greenhouse in Henning, has spent just about every day this summer watering and maintaining flowers across the region.  Recently,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning City Council approved a 20 percent increase in its 2024 preliminary tax levy last week. During a special city council meeting on Thursday night, which lasted just eight minutes, the Henning City Council approved its 2024 preliminary tax levy. The approval was needed by the end of September and could increase… Read More