Eisenhower spent time at Glendalough State Park By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, the former general and commander of military forces during World War II who served as president of the United States, spent time at Glendalough northeast of Battle Lake, in the fall of 1952. This was 40 years before the property… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 5, authorized a contract agreement between Otter Tail County and the State of Minnesota’s Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. This allows for a pilot project that evaluates alternative Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance services primary in Otter Tail and Grant counties.  Otter Tail County will serve as… Read More

High school students from three area school districts take part High school students from the Perham, Battle Lake and Ulen-Hitterdal public school districts took a deep dive into their career interests and explored educational pathways into high-skill, high-paying jobs at the region’s first-ever “Minnesota Works: Exploring Tech and Trades” event, held at M State’s Moorhead… Read More

Photos by Dan Broten The Trinity Center in Henning hosted a pair of shows of the show “On the Verge” on Wednesday. An afternoon matinee was attended by approximately 50 Henning High School English students and an evening performance was attended by approximately 40 community members. The show is directed by Sharon Thalmann and features the… Read More

Contributed photos The Country Corner Cafe in downtown Henning hosted its annual Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday afternoon. Every branch of the military was represented at the dinner, with the exception of the Coast Guard. A veteran and their guest were treated to an appreciation dinner and they all received a red, white and blue… Read More

Second chance after felony conviction for Perham resident Crystal Lynette Fulford, 63, of Perham, will have a felony charge of theft by swindle dismissed if she remains law abiding for five years. This is part of a Stay of Adjudication. While probation is going on, this is a pending case, the same as being charged and… Read More

West Central Initiative has supported regional growth through tailored loan programs since 1986. These programs fill financial gaps with flexible, community-focused solutions. “Gap financing” helps businesses secure the capital needed to start, expand, or sustain operations when full funding isn’t available.  “Our role is to support community projects that need capital to move forward,” said Greg Wagner,… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2019 George McCollough stands in front of some of the metal in his shop on the outskirts of Henning. After owning his welding business for 49 years, McCollough said he is starting to eye retirement in the near future. He is looking for someone to take over the shop… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning School held three performances of its annual fall musical “Newsies” over the weekend. The musical was a portrayal of the 1900s newsboys strike in New York City. The musical featured a predominantly male cast, but featured a number of solos and performances by female members of the Henning choir. 

Photo by Chad Koenen The Henning School gym was filled om Monday afternoon with local veterans, their families and community members for the annual Veterans Day program at Henning School. The program featured a number of songs from students in grades K-5, as well as guest speaker Jeremiah Sapp. One of the highlights of the program… Read More