The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I come from a farming background, having grown up in NE Iowa in the Fifties. One of the things I have more than a passing familiarity with is baling wire. You don’t hear or see that term much anymore, much less find many people with a working knowledge of it, or from… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Since I’ve moved to Minnesota, I’ve seen many drivers use right turn lanes as a bypass lane.  Is this legal or does the sign reading “lane must turn” mean exactly what it says? Answer: White signs are regulatory and failing to comply can result in a citation for “fail to obey… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Our hot, damp weather is perfect for the growth of that yucky white powder that seems to be on every plant in the garden. Woody shrubs can have a light dusting of powdery white spots to leaves completely covered with what looks like white felt. Ninebark, especially the dark leaved variety,… Read More

From the desk of the Mayor of Henning, I wanted to take a few minutes to reach out and say how impressed I was for all the neighbors reaching out to neighbors to help with the clean up after the storm. It was nice seeing people all working together to get town cleaned up. I know… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Petunia and Bunkey were going shopping in the “big city” (population 14,000), when she noticed a small tree covered with huge cream-colored flowers in the boulevard. “What is that tree? I want one in our yard in that bare spot.” The tree was a Japanese Tree Lilac. It is a great… Read More

As most of you know, 6-6-2024 was the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy Beach on June 6, 6, 1944, known as D-Day – the greatest land invasion in US History, officially known as operation “Overlord”. D-Day was the start of the liberation of Europe in WW2. My name is Clinton Bengtson, and I will… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Our featured book of the week is “Double Exposure” by Ava Barry.   The inside jacket cover reads “Four years ago, the striking Melia van Aust survived an attack that claimed the lives of both of her parents. The crime made headlines all over the Los Angeles, both for the viscous nature… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “AMAZING!!!” So said the brochure which just came in the mail. “You can look and feel years younger—almost immediately.” Now be honest. Who among us doesn’t want to look younger? The “immediately” part, well, now, that’s just icing on the cake. Usually, looking younger takes time, sweat, and liposuction. Let’s read on: “Step… Read More

To the Editor, It is good to be back home following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session. It is an honor to represent the communities and people of Senate District 9. After taking some time to reflect on the end of the session, I would like to share my thoughts on its disappointing conclusion. All session,… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Our Summer Reading Series continues this week with help from the Otter Cove Children’s Museum. They will host the Hands-On Storytime this Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Two more reading dates are scheduled for July 24 and 31. Join us for these free events, all are welcomed.  The Art of the… Read More