A father and his two sons have had to achieve something most bowlers can only dream of achieving—bowling a perfect game.  Rod Thalmann has bowled since he was 16 and got his driver’s license. He bowled on the Men’s Thursday Nite League in Henning, while his sons Kaleb and Kolby Thalmann started bowling at a… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning fourth and eighth graders had the opportunity to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes as they completed a variety of exercises and experiments to get a glimpse into the life of a person with a disability. In the Henning School Library, and just outside the library doors, students worked… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Henning School students took advantage of a warm fall day as they walked together from city park to Henning School as part of the annual National Walk to School Day. For students interested in participating the buses dropped students off at the park and they walked together to school.

Contributed photos Members of the Henning Fire Department continued their tradition of visiting kindergarten and first grade students at Henning School during fire prevention week last week. Members of the fire department visited with students, went over fire safety and what to do if they are ever in a fire. The students also had the… Read More

Contributed photos Bigfoot Gas, Grocery and Deli once again hosted a large car show as part of the annual Watermelon Day celebration in Vining. The to choice was Lloyd Greer with his 1961 Studebacker Hawk from Fergus Falls (above), while Dennis Sumstad of Vining received second place with his 1961 Chevy Impala (below right). Tom… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen A group of local children carefully watch as a handful of bouncy balls are thrown from a float during the annual OtterFest parade on Saturday morning. The bouncy balls went into the crowd and some were even bouncing down the streets as people tried to gather them and put the collectible… Read More

By Jessica Carlson Otter Tail County Master  Gardener Volunteer When a garden plant develops spots, white powder, or suddenly starts turning brown, most gardeners often ask themselves, “Will it go away, or will I be dealing with this again next year?” Let’s start with leaf spot. “Leaf spot” is a general name for a group… Read More