By Chad Koenen Publisher An investigation into allegations against a member of the Henning City Council and the Henning Ambulance Service determined that city councilman Jim Haberer did not abuse his power when he met with ambulance director Jane Cook earlier this year.  The findings of the outside investigation were not released to the public, but several… Read More

Contributed photo The Henning National Honor Society hosted its annual induction ceremony on Monday, Dec. 6. The ceremony was held at Henning School with the new and existing members highlighting their community service, what it means to be a part of the prestigious organization and the four pillars (scholarship, service, leadership and character) of the… Read More

Tell us about your family: I have been married to my wonderful husband Chance for 10 years and we have two boys together, Cord (10) and Kayden (7) What are some of your hobbies? Our family is huge into Cowboy Mounted Shooting. We travel all over the Midwest to compete in competitions where we shoot .45 revolvers at… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning four-year-old preschoolers held a pair of Christmas concerts on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon at the school. The students performed songs about snowflakes (above), counting down important parts of Christmas and even played a few instruments. Following the performances, family and friends who attended were able to have some cookies and… Read More

Photo by Dan Broten United States Post Office workers have been putting in some long hours and overloading their vehicles in order to get all of the packages delivered to local homes in time for Christmas. Local USPS mailman Steve Ellenson had his car packed to the brim on Thursday as he delivered packages near the… Read More

Fish caught on Mille Lacs Lake weighed over 55 pounds An angler caught a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds, 14 ounces, from Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified as a weight-based state record. The previous record was a 54-pound muskie caught from Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. Although news of the… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Henning Elementary School was filled with Christmas cheer on Friday afternoon for the annual Christmas concert. The concert featured first and second graders playing a “ukulele,” a visit from Santa Claus for the kindergartners and plenty of songs and dances for students in grades K-6.

Contributed photos Dozens of families stopped by Henning School on Tuesday, Dec. 7 for a gingerbread house activity. Local children and their family were able to create and decorate gingerbread houses, while having a chance to get in the holiday spirit a few weeks early. The event was hosted by the Henning ECFE program. Above:… Read More

Contributed photos The Henning volleyball team recently held its end of season awards banquet. Above: Team awards included: Natalie Eckhoff, hardest worker; Emma Severson, most improved; Grace Hammer, miss offense and queen bee; Faith Fisher, defense MVP, miss defense and miss hustle; Ally Hart, PRC MVP, team MVP and miss dependable, Lyvia Misegades, PRC outstanding… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.  Thank you to all the volunteers that made our Santa Day activities a success this year. Special thanks to the Doug & Diane Thorson family for donating our 2021 Community Christmas Tree, to all the Henning Chamber… Read More