Henning Happenings Chad Koenen In over 20 years in the newspaper industry, I don’t think I have ever felt so heartbroken and exhausted as I did after last week’s school board work session in Henning. We once again found ourselves talking about the future of Henning Hornet, Battle Lake Battler and Otter Tail Central Bulldog athletics. … Read More

To the Editor, Your recent article about the 1965 and 1966 Henning boys basketball state tournament teams was important for many of us senior citizens who grew up in all areas of Otter Tail County. I played basketball at the same time in Fergus Falls. We remember fondly the legacy the Peterson twins and Henning teammates gifted… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I am looking south through the large glass windows of this house. Large glass windows that I installed 40-plus years ago because of winter. And the heat loss in the winter through those large windows? Lots, but how wonderful it is to sit here and see the world out there, as… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Bunkey was in the boy’s toy store looking for light bulbs when he bumped into one of the seed displays. That reminded him that he needed some cantaloupe seeds. He was just about to look for them when he reminded himself that he needed other seeds too. Rather than doubling up… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Our library is also the City of Henning’s Public Library.  It costs nothing to be a patron of our library. You can come up and immediately be able to check a book out. We do not have fines for late books. Is there is something holding you back from coming to… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The Science Museum of Minnesota has given the Henning Public School Library a STEM grant in the form of STEM materials and Tools.  The devices that will be created will go along with Ojibwe Storytelling.  These projects will engage the students in an engineering activity that represents cultural stories of our… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Two Community Puzzle Mural projects will be ready to distribute in February, using a total of 39 1,000-piece puzzles, creating two large mural images to be displayed at Landmark and City Hall. Participants will be given the month to take home and assemble an individual puzzle, then return it to the… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles.  I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well.  Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the… Read More

To the Editor, Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and emotional numbness. Individuals may experience overwhelming feelings of shame and hopelessness as they struggle to control their substance use despite the consequences. Addiction is not a sign… Read More

To the Editor,  Effective advocacy requires understanding the legislative process and employing strategic communication. Constituents can impact legislation by providing their perspective on a bill and explaining the reasoning for their position. As a former Iowa State Senator from Maquoketa, I served in the Iowa Senate from 2011 to 2019 and saw countless examples of advocacy in action…. Read More