Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I was driving in the metro area the other day and I witnessed a bus driving on the shoulder. Is this allowed?   Answer: Transit buses and metro mobility buses are permitted to use the shoulder of a freeway or expressway. Buses can use the shoulder only when main-line traffic speeds… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School This week’s Book Spotlight is “The Joe Pickett Series” by C.J. Box.  Do you love mystery, outdoor adventure, and edge-of-your-seat suspense? Then it’s time to meet Joe Pickett, the star of C.J. Box’s bestselling series! You ask, “Who is Joe Pickett?” Joe is a Wyoming game warden—he protects the land, the animals,… Read More

The Prairie SpyAlan “Lindy” Linda I’ve been alive long enough to witness marvelous changes. Good ones. Probably. You decide. In 1966, still trying to avoid going to Vietnam, I started courses at the University of Iowa. I noticed a posting on a school bulletin board. The University Speech and Hearing Research Institute was looking for a… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Somebody was trying to tell me the other day that it’s ok to throw out their fruit peels along the highway as they break down fairly quick and it shouldn’t be an issue. I disagreed and told them garbage is garbage. I asked if they would want someone to throw… Read More

To the Editor, Representative Michelle Fischbach has failed to stand up for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District. Her support for the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) — despite its devastating consequences for rural communities — reflects political loyalty over constituent needs. In rural America, Medicaid is a lifeline: it covers 1 in 4 residents, half of all births, one-fifth… Read More

To the Editor, On Independence Day, President Trump celebrated our country with a historic win for the American people: he signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. I was honored to play such a pivotal role in the development of this legislation as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees tax policy,… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Our spotlight this week is on author Kasie West, the queen of young adult rom-coms. If you’re dreaming of feel-good romance, lovable characters, and heart-fluttering moments, it’s time to dive into the world of Kasie West! Known for her charming, clean young adult romances, Kasie’s books are perfect for fans of light-hearted… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Please join us on Thursday July 10 at 7 p.m. as Chris Schuelke takes us on a Historic Henning Walking Tour, beginning and ending in front of Landmark Center.  We will have two people mover vehicles for those not wanting to walk. The tour is about 90-minutes followed by refreshments. While at… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Someone reminded me the other day that I should put the following tale down in writing. It goes like this: Way back in the early seventies, when we had just moved up here to Boatville, I worked for the local Co-op. (Yes. So long ago that it was still abbreviated.) I… Read More

I want to take this opportunity to thank the American Legion and City officials for giving me the honor of being Grand Marshal at the 4th of July parade. Driving down the streets lined people of all ages and ethnic differences made this old heart swell with gratitude for what this city has provided since… Read More