M State honors spring graduates The following students are among the 605 spring semester 2024 graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College. M State has campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena, and also offers online programs.    Students who graduated include: Suzanna Sneeden, Deer Creek, Liberal Arts & Sciences; Stephanie Kolstad, Henning, LPN… Read More

5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Every Friday morning, 91-year-old Vivian Palm makes her way out of her apartment on Fergus Ave. and assumes her position near the cash register at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. It’s a trip she has made for over 20 years, which often includes an armful of treats for… Read More

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.