Contributed photo Henning School students found a unique way to celebrate their 100th day of school last week as students drew 100 pictures of Henning School Principal Thomas Williams. The project was a surprise to the principal and was put on display near the school library. 

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Landmark Center is hoping a new grant will provide a glimpse at the future needs of the downtown Henning facility.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Henning City Council approved a motion to allow the Landmark Center to seek a $10,000 grant to fund a conditions assessment plan.  Executive Director… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Members of the Henning Elementary cheer team performed three times on Friday as part of their annual cheer clinics. The youth performed at Friday’s pepfest, as well as at halftime of the girls and boys basketball games on Friday night. The cheerleaders performed a number of classics like “Brick Wall” and the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Love was in the air last Monday night during the annual Love concert at Henning High School. The annual “love” inspired concert featured a number of small group and solo performances, all centering around the theme of love. The annual concert is held annually in advance of Valentine’s Day. Above: Steven Mills,… Read More

Henning School kindergarten students in Abby Emter’s class recently completed a writing project. As part of the project the students shared what love meant to them.  Jace Doll- Love is being with my dad and brother. Kamari Green- Love is my mom, brother and sisters. Stetson Greenwood- Love is when my mom tucks me in at night. Gunner Johnson-… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A shop that was being utilized as an Amish sawmill in rural Deer Creek has been determined to be a total loss after an early morning fire on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Deer Creek Fire Department was paged to a shop fire at 60151 County Highway 50 in rural Deer Creek at 12:46… Read More

Contributed photo The Plunge Minnesota event on Otter Tail Lake surpassed its goal and raised $75,261 for the Special Olympics of Minnesota. There were 175 plungers who jumped into Otter Tail Lake on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Contributed photos Above: The Henning varsity speech team competed at the annual Underwood Lions Invitational on Saturday. Maiya Kodadeck broke to the final round of Creative Expression and placed 6th with her short story “Moderation Council.” Norah Froslee earned Excellence in Humorous Interpretation with her script from the movie “Mean Girls” by Tina Fey. Brenden… Read More

Students in Ryan Emter’s fourth grade class at Henning School recently completed a four-week unit on the human body, famous scientists, and how inventions/discoveries have changed our world.  Each student had to study a famous scientist and write a biography about the scientist’s path to fame. Using the inspiration taken from the scientists, the students then… Read More

Contact Henning Community Education at 583-2927, option 1 for more information or to register for the following classes. Snowshoe Night Hike: Enjoy an evening snowshoe hike guided by Inspiration Point staff! Inspiration Point at Twin Oaks has 1000 acres of wonder and 12 miles of trails. This hike will take you through the woods at Twin… Read More