Photos by Dani Koenen The annual Ottertail Business and Community Association Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday afternoon at the community park. The annual egg hunt featured over 5,500 eggs and 70 baskets that were given away. The annual egg hunt also featured the Easter Bunny who made an appearance and took pictures with children… Read More

Jan Hill, of the Ottertail Business and Community Association, presented Jessica Thompson and family a plant to welcome them and their new business, Soda Shop and Lollipops to Ottertail city. The new business is located on Main Street. 

Math Masters this year competed online instead of face to face due to COVID-19 restrictions. Representing Henning on March 16 were sixth graders Luke Schmidt and Elliot Severson. They competed with 15 other school districts from around the area. Math Masters is a Minnesota competition for fifth and sixth graders.

Nathan and Kristy Thalmann are happy to announce the birth of their twin daughters,  Monika Anne and Kate Elizabeth. They were born January 29th, 2021 at St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, delivered by Dr. Jaimie Deraney.   They were welcomed home by siblings Klare, Micah and Gianna. Proud grandparents are Dick and Mary Trana of Henning… Read More

Henning School students and staff celebrated Dr. Seuss during its annual Green Eggs and Ham breakfast on Tuesday morning. In addition to breakfast, Henning School principal Thomas Williams presented a number of students with prizes of everything from books to big hats. 

Kenneth and Toni Erlandson are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily.  Emily is engaged to Hayden Brown, the son of Reverend Scott and Tammy Brown of Leaf Valley, Minn.  A wedding is planned for June of 2021. 

Jenna and Dana Damm, of Wadena, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Andrew Earl Damm, who was born on January 25, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Shaneen Schmidt at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena.  Proud grandparents are Bruce and Joyce Uselman; and Paula… Read More

Stacy and Jake Williams, of Henning, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Carson Charles, who was born on January 12, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Proud sibling is Greyson. Proud grandparents are Jody and Beno; and Tammy and Thomas; and Brent and Brenda.

Perham Health welcomed its first baby of 2021 on New Year’s Day.  Tate Maxwell Rutten was born at 7:37 a.m. to Ashley and Isaac Rutten of Perham. He weighed eight pounds and is 20 inches long. Supporting the family throughout the pregnancy and delivering Tate was Tonya Diggins, certified nurse midwife.  Welcoming Tate into their family are… Read More

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2020 fall semester honors lists.    The President’s List includes 264 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 264 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74. Local students who were honored were… Read More