Landmark Center Dan Broten Henning Landmark wishes you all a happy and healthy New Year. As the days get longer, we are promised a return to the warmth of summer including a long list of events and opportunities made available to you at the Landmark Center and throughout the Henning community. We have much to be… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda It seems like lately that the sexual revolution keeps taking new directions.  But I’ve felt safe at home. At least there, such issues are overshadowed by the frozen septic system drain field, the dentist’s bill, and a new pair of shoes that hurt my feet. So it was with some dismay that… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I know you were talking about winter safety tips in your last article. Can you go over the items a person should have in their vehicle when traveling in the winter? Answer: When assembling a winter travel survival kit, it’s best to include a variety of items that prepare you for… Read More

Kelsey Wulf Otter Tail County Master Gardener After living and working at an organic vegetable farm in Pelican Rapids for four years (Lida Farm) I got to know a few different seed companies and how I liked the resulting plants. Here are a few of my favorites from over the years. Some are old standbys you… Read More

Barbara Winkler U of M Extension Think gardening season is months away? Not so fast! As. Minnesota moves into January, you can get a head start with winter sowing, a simple, budget-friendly way to grow native plants that pollinators love. All you need are recycled containers (like milk jugs), potting soil, and seeds. These mini greenhouses… Read More

Robin Trott University of Minnesota Extension It’s that time of year again, snow drifts outside, daylight is short, and gardeners across Minnesota cozy up with seed catalogs. Think of it as holiday shopping for growers: glossy pages filled with promises of juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and flowers that could make your neighbors jealous. But before you… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda For some reason, my memories of my father, who was a farmer his whole life, saying “That fence is 40 rods long” popped into my consciousness lately. Other than that it was a unit of measurement, I never had a clue what he was talking about. It turns out that the rod… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I’ve seen the traffic safety information you share on your X account when it comes to dealing with winter weather and slippery roads. Can you write about winter driving safety here for all of us? I’d like for you to share some basic winter driving tips. Thank you and be safe…. Read More

Henning Library To the Editor, I’d like to share a wonderful opportunity available through the Henning Public and Community Library. The library now offers a Minnesota State Park Pass that patrons can check out free of charge, giving access to any state park without an entrance fee. This is a great chance for families and community… Read More

Alisha Asleson OTC Master Gardener Volunteer Looking for something new to enhance your containers or landscape for the upcoming season? The Proven Winners® plant brand has a new portfolio of plants that they are adding to their collection for spring 2026. Proven Winners® is most famous for the introduction of Petunia Vista® Bubblegum® and is a… Read More