5 years ago Citizen’s Advocate Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 Butch Herzberg was recently recognized by the Minnesota Trappers Association (MTA) and was named “Volunteer of the Year” for his work with the organization. While Herzberg volunteers in many aspects of the organization, a main focus of this award was on his time spent as a… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School We have four new books in the library that are a part of the Wilderness Ridge series.   The first featured book is “Duck Hunting Dreams,” written by Monica Roe and illustrated by Johanna Tarkela. Hailey is a 12-year-old duck hunter who is trying to prove to her family that she… Read More

To the Editor, As the Church prepares for the birth of the Savior the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in “Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization” on the viability of life. Life is “viable” when supported and when withdrawn; it is not. A healthy twenty-four year old becomes unviable when food and water are withheld. … Read More

To the Editor,  Did you ever see the winter wonderland windows that Dayton’s displayed during the Christmas season in days gone by? It was the most fabulous joy ever displayed to anyone who viewed t. As a child I will never forget this sight , I was making all the ooh and ah sounds. You… Read More

Alan Linda Freelance Writer Parenting has sure changed since my generation were kids. Most of what our parents threatened to do to us for punishment back in the fifties would now involve half the local social services bureau, along with some emergency responders, the police, and the fire department. And now? It’s all “time out”… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Hello, I watched a news report which involved a carjacking in St. Paul, Minn.  I live in Minnesota.  The carjacker was apprehended when they attempted to burglarize the victim’s home using the address found on insurance paperwork located in the victim’s car.   I am writing to find… Read More

Recently the local 4-H club donated a large wall-mounted TV screen to Willow Creek. Thank you! We are entertained while having meals. The gift is truly appreciated. May God bless. Willow Creek residents

Library Happenings Henning Library This week at the Henning Public School library we are featuring the book series Christmas around the world. This eight book set covers Christmas in England, Mexico, Sweden, Philippines, France, Germany, Italy, and Norway.   These books cover the different decorations used, the unique holiday foods served, Christmas songs, as well… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten A Magical Medora Christmas returns to Henning for a 90-minute show at the Henning School on Sunday, Dec. at 4:30 p.m.  Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. with refreshments, door prize raffle items and a Bell Ringing Choir by Gloria Axelson from 4-4:20 p.m. Medora will begin an all new show… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I just heard about “Winter Hazard Awareness Week.” Can you talk about that?  Answer: Great topic as we are at that point and time of year. Here is some information we shared on the Minnesota Department of Safety’s blog.  “It seems our pleasant fall has come to an… Read More