Photos by Chad Koenen The annual Veterans Day program at Henning School featured a number of songs, a time to honor local veterans (below), guest speaker Jeremiah Sapp (far left) and MC Monica Hansen (middle below). In keeping with tradition, kindergarten students “flew” through the crowd during the Air Force anthem (bottom). Students in grades K-5… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen A pair of trunk or treats in Henning provided local youth with enough candy to fill just about every pumpkin, ice cream bucket or event plastic bags on Thursday night. Trunk or treats were held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (above) and the City of Henning parking lot (right), as well as… Read More

Project scheduled to start in spring 2025 By Chad Koenen Publisher The long-awaited water tower project in the City of Deer Creek has been officially pushed back to the start of 2025. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council approved a change order with Onyx Blasting and Coating, LLC that will push… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Henning Ambulance Service is facing the same dilemma rural ambulance services are dealing with across the state—what to do about a lack of qualified volunteers.  During a special work session last Monday night, the Henning City Council heard from many current and a former member of the Henning Ambulance Service about how… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher With over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, Aaron Schwartz brings a wealth of experience at a time when finding a construction company to complete a new home or expansive remodeling project is becoming something of an art-form. He doesn’t have a large billboard, flashy signs in town or an expansive… Read More

Local Veterans Day program to be held Monday at Henning School By Chad Koenen Publisher The American spirit will be on full display on Monday as Henning School students will present one of the largest Veterans Day programs in the region.  The day will feature a mixture of songs, tributes and a few special wrinkles to honor the… Read More

Restrictions in place in southeastern, north-central, south metro areas Deer carcass movement restrictions are in place for 14 deer permit areas located in southeastern and north-central Minnesota and the south metro area. Deer permit areas 604, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661, 679 and 684 together form the chronic wasting… Read More

Founding member of Fergus Falls area trail passes away By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Roger Rustad, who died Sept. 26, was a founding father of the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club’s One Mile Lake Prairie and Walking Trail. This family-friendly loop is part of 143 acres just east of Fergus Falls, north of Highway… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Cool temperatures forced the annual Henning School costume parade indoors this year as students went on a parade through the Henning School gym. Members of the community sat in the bleachers and watched as the students showcased their Halloween costumes. One of the highlights included John Saari who dressed up as Henning… Read More

Church tradition dates back to the 1930s By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People again came from near and far, on Friday, Oct. 25, to mark the 90th year of the Richland Lutheran Church lutefisk feed near the town of Walcott, north of Wahpeton. The day-long feast, which also included meatballs, ran from lunch to evening supper. Church… Read More