By Jessica Carlson OTC Master Gardener Intern If you’ve lived in Minnesota long enough, you know that some winter storms love to throw a little extra weight on our yards in the form of heavy wet snow. It certainly is welcome after such a dry fall. However, branches bend like they’re trying to touch their toes. And… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda The English language, about which I have written intensely, never fails to enchant me, especially up here on the northern end of the great rural American prairie. That’s because, around here, you have to stay alert for Finnglish, which is a hybrid cross between English and Finnish that is heard quite… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I want to make sure my child is safe in the car, but I’ve heard that some car seats sold online are fake or don’t meet U.S. safety standards. How can I tell if a car seat is unsafe? Answer: Good question. I reached out to the expert who is the… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Henning Landmark Center is thankful this week and always for those who support our wonderful facility and contribute to the quality of life we all enjoy within the Henning community. We are rich with individuals and organizations that come together to care for each other, meet the needs of our residents,… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Writing last week about my grandmother brought back some more memories, one of which has to do with the general state of plumbing back when Grandma was growing up, in the early 1900’s. Plumbing wise, there were outdoor toilets, labelled for some reason “outhouses,” perhaps to avoid calling them something that actually… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver It was all the way back in 2013 that audiences were first introduced to the Four Horsemen of Magic – J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), and Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher). The quartet blurred the line between “magic tricks” and “heists,” in that they… Read More

To the Editor, I want to take this time to thank all of our veterans of the past for your selfless service to our country. The dedication, bravery, and courage must not go unnoticed. This also goes to all of our current men and women who are serving our country today. Please go beyond Veterans Day and… Read More

To the Editor, We want to extend a big thank-you to our wonderful community businesses for taking the time to come out and watch our elementary Halloween parade! Your support means so much to our students and staff. The sweet treats you provided afterwards made the day even more special. We truly appreciate your kindness and… Read More

The the Editor, We find ourselves in the midst of governing and economic chaos clearly showing the governing strategies of both political parties. Republicans have traditionally based their emphasis on money issues like balancing the budget or trying to. History shows that even when they have control they run up more debt than Democrats. Democrats have emphasized… Read More

Thank you for all the prayers and support for Carol Driver during her illness. Thank you for the cards and condolences at this time. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated. Bob Rokes and Carol’s family