Artist Mary Smith will host a one-day Basket Weaving workshop at the Landmark Center on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A $40 registration fee includes all materials and instruction needed to create your own 10×10” basket using natural and dyed reeds. No prior experience is necessary. Please call 548-5760 to RSVP. Our… Read More

The summer olympics were fun to watch this year.  There were so many new sports added to it and of course the competition was great.  In the spring I ordered new junior non-fiction extreme sports books with the hope that maybe one day we could have someone coming out of Henning School that may compete in… Read More

Question: Is it ever okay to cross a median island created by yellow crosshatch marks between two sets of double solid yellow lines?  My husband thinks the crosshatch marks make a left turn lane, but I thought a set of double solid yellow lines make a “wall” and it’s illegal to cross them. Answer: You are… Read More

It’s that time of year when school administrators have to change their underwear several times a day. That’s due to the fact that teachers and staff are coming back to keep them company as the school year begins. They were lonely. Now they’re brimming with excitement. They’ve had all summer working on various methods of boring… Read More

Two local students earned degrees from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., during the 2020-2021 school year. The two students include: Katelyn Rinicker, Henning, bachelor of science in environmental studies and Ryan Angell, Ottertail, bachelor of science in aquatic biology.

Perham Health is offering a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to qualifying individuals. Those who have a weakened immune system from ongoing cancer treatment, immunosuppressive medications or a health condition, may be eligible.  Currently, the CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have: … Read More

Access to local emergency services and community resources is vital to all residents. Lifeline helps low-income consumers connect to the nation’s broadband networks, find jobs, access health care services, connect with family and call for help in an emergency. For some, being connected can be the difference between social connection and complete isolation.  Arvig wants residents… Read More

Open house set for Sept. 19 at LIC Lutheran Island Campwill be hosting an open house farewell for two of its long time employees.  Kenneth Erlandson has served as the Executive Director since 2001. He also served as a counselor and a summer program director in the 1980s. He and his wife Toni have moved to… Read More