Council updated on Inman St. project By Chad Koenen Publisher Approximately 20 years after opening its doors, the Henning Water Treatment Plant is in need of some updates.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Henning City Council heard from Bob Schliemann, of Apex Engineering, about the water treatment plant. Schliemann presented two proposals for the facility that… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 22, 2018 The Henning Women’s Reading Club marks the 50th Anniversary of their “Senior Tea” event this spring. Each May, the club invites Henning School Senior girls, their mothers and other special guests and school faculty and staff to the tea. Sandwiches and cookies are served. The informal program includes… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 15, 2018 A group of Henning High School students will attempt to drive a supermileage car from Henning to Winnipeg, Manitoba—well in theory that is. This week Henning High School will once again compete in the supermileage competition at Brainerd International Raceway. The annual competition features teams from across the… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 There is a sense of calm surrounding Mike Wardlow as he carefully moves an end table to the sidewalk outside of the Salvation Army Store in downtown Henning last week. After all, he knows his days as an employee at the popular thrift store are winding down as… Read More

Above: This week’s mystery photo features young girl who found an Easter egg as part of the annual Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt in Henning. Do you know the young girl in this picture or her mom? If so, contact the Citizen’s Advocate at news@henningadvocate.com or give us a call at 548-5585. Left: Last week’s… Read More

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022 Council Members Present: Mayor Darren Wiese, Acting Mayor Scott Hart, Tammy Fosse, Jim Haberer, and Wes Johnson.  City Staff Present: Clerk-Treasurer Kim Schroeder, Deputy/Billing Clerk Joe Miller, Utility Supervisor Ted Strand, Police and Fire Chief Mike Helle, Willow Creek Director Lisa Augustus, Ambulance Director Jane Cook, Ambulance EMT Riley Lueders.  Members… Read More

Robyne Keller and Lyndon Mincey, of Verndale, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jasper James Keller-Mincey, who was born on June 13, 2022. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Shaneen Schmidt at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena.  Proud siblings are Braxton, Keely and… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Construction crews were in Henning on Monday morning as they removed a layer of bituminous that was laid down during last summer’s 2nd St. construction project. Once the bituminous is removed, a new layer will be placed on 2nd St. from School Ave. to Balmoral Ave. 

Bulldogs defeat Vikings in section opener By Chad Koenen Publisher The Otter Tail Central softball team had its season come to a close on Tuesday with a 12-0 loss to top seeded Frazee in the sub section tournament. The loss came on the heels of a win over Pelican Rapids in the pigtail game of the… Read More

Applications for the Bud Johnson Scholarship for post-secondary students are now available in the district office at the Henning School.   Application deadline date is Wednesday, May 11, 2022.