The “Seventeenth Swap” by Eloise McGraw is our featured book this week.   The book jacket reads, “12-year-old Eric Greene needs $17.99, fast, because he can’t let cheerful little Jimmy, who he babysits, go without the red and black cowboy boots he’s lost his heart too, though Jimmy will never walk.  How to get such a… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener A healthy organism is active, doing the job it is designed to do and working in concert with the right partners.  Soil health means that the organisms in the soil are present and doing the job they are supposed to be doing. The soil in a healthy garden is a very active place…. Read More

The other day, while I was walking alongside the blacktop that runs by my farm, I found something I had never found. I find lots of things alongside my road. I once found a torn-up Dear John letter that some female had sent to some male, and although it was torn up, I managed to put… Read More

Question: Hi, I am wondering if there is any laws that prohibit a person from having a blue flashing light in front or back of a bicycle. Answer: A blue light, whether flashing or not are not allowed on bicycles. Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it’s dark. To increase visibility, adding a… Read More

Janice Breuer, 82 Memorial Services were held for Janice Breuer, age 82 of Wadena on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Janice’s Tribute Wall.  Arrangements provided by Karvonen Funeral &… Read More

Growing up, the Fourth of July weekend was one of the greatest weekends of the summer. There were fireworks, grilling out, time at the lake and ample importunity to catch up with family and friends.  For many children it is also a hard break from sports, activities and just a few days to relax from the… Read More

To the Editor, Henning HOPE has been a staple charitable organization in Henning for many years. Sadly, Henning HOPE has not been able to find enough new volunteers/officers to continue serving our community. Effective June 22, 2021, the process of dissolving the group was begun.  The process for dissolution is as follows: the funding will stay… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener It is very dry and hot and apparently not going to get any better. This puts a lot of strain on mature trees. They transpire (sweat if they were people) a lot of water on hot days. That water has to come from somewhere and if it isn’t in the soil… Read More

Question: I’ve often wondered why Troopers wear their badges on their pocket flaps and not their chests like other LEOs. Can you tell me the story behind that? Thanks for all you do! Answer: First let me say, excellent observation. This is the first time I’ve been asked about the iconic police badge. Where did it originate?… Read More