Council to keep options on the table for keeping, selling By Chad Koenen Publisher With years of mounting losses, as well as looming repairs on the horizon, the Henning City Council took a hard look at the city-owned Willow Creek Assisted Living Facility on Thursday night. A special work session was scheduled as a way for the… Read More

Henning facility celebrates 125th anniversary By Chad Koenen Publisher The twin spires that sit atop the Trinity Center has been shaping Henning’s sky line for generations. Originally constructed in 1898, the Trinity Center is celebrating its 125th anniversary, which was highlighted by a major restoration project that restored the twin spires and featured “a former President”… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Old newspapers, with the use of letterpress printing, came to life this year for state fairgoers in St. Paul. They visited the Minnesota Newspaper Museum during the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Volunteer Mark Digre of Minneapolis said his fascination with newspapers started while growing up in the small town of Clinton in… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Summer road construction is beginning to wrap up in Henning, and not a moment too soon for a number of residents in the community, During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, which was held a day later than usual due to the Labor Day holiday, the Henning City Council heard from Bob… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Polka Daze celebration in Ottertail over the weekend. The event kicked off on Thursday night with Eric’s Dance Band, before getting into the swing of things on Friday and Saturday with national bands like Leon Olsen, the Nate Frederickson Band, the Cathy Erickson Band… Read More

Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) is pleased to announce two more additions to the provider team offering care at the Fergus Falls clinic this month, introducing midwife services and expanding access to pediatric care. Alica Trakas, Certified Nurse Midwife is excited to be one of two providers joining in 2023 to add midwifery services complement LRH’s women’s… Read More

Top place finishers advanced to annual Minnesota State Fair in the Twin Cities The Otter Tail County Extension Office has recently released the West Otter Tail County 4-H results from the WOT Fair. The fair was held at the end of July in Fergus Falls.  Nidaros and Amor 4-H club results include:  Brett Carrlson, Nidaros: Dairy Goat… Read More

Registration deadline is Sept. 28 A Defensive Driving class for seniors with instructor Sheri Siira is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henning Community Center (Pre-requisite for this class: 8-Hour Class). This senior driving class will be a review of the Minnesota state laws and road signs, in addition to… Read More

West Central Initiative (WCI) awarded more than $285,000 in Resilient Communities Grants to 26 organizations working to create a more sustainable and equitable region.  Seven community members known for their work in sustainable development and promoting racial equity participated in awarding the dollars.  “Working alongside community members with lived and professional experience ensures a more informed and… Read More

Nidaros Lutheran Church of Clitherall, has annouced the arrival of a new pastor to serve the Nidaros congregation.  On August 1, Nidaros Lutheran Church entered into a shared call with St. Peters Lutheran Church of New York Mills. This shared call will bring the Reverand Ryan D. G. Stout to the pulpit of Nidaros Lutheran Church.  … Read More