To the Editor, Federal grants often serve as the backbone of rural library services. Without their local library, many communities would lose access to basic resources. However, recent federal actions have placed critical funding for public libraries and museums in jeopardy. Following an executive order from President Trump, the future of the Institute of Museum and Library… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School With summer upon us, I will find myself once again adventuring out to find my ancestors’ graves in old cemeteries located across America. I feel that caring for the graves of my ancestors is more than a respectful gesture—it’s a meaningful way to preserve my family history, honor those who came… Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Have you gotten a colorful flier from a pest company promising to make your yard mosquito free? Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? “Make outside fun again, and the only good mosquito is a dead mosquito,” “Kids love butterflies but not ticks,” and “Battle back to protect your kids and pets.”  They claim that… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda This is about windows. Some folks will read this because, well, they don’t have anything better to do. Some will read it because they either are now or are in the future building or remodeling a home. Or know someone who is. When I was teaching HVAC students, I spent a lot… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment. I was told it was a scam. Can you get me more information on this?   Answer: Here is information from the Minnesota Department of Transportation E-ZPass page. https://www.dot.state.mn.us/ezpassmn/news.html  … Read More

To the Editor, We need to change the way the current city council is operating. We need to go back to the way it was in the past when things were run the right way. The mayor should be the one who gathers the facts, talks to citizens and brings the information for the council and the… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School With school letting out for the summer, we want to encourage parents to remember that our public and school library is available for book checkout.  It’s easy for books to take a backseat to swimming pools, video games, and family vacations. We want to keep children reading during the summer months. … Read More

By Bev Johnson Master Gardner Horace Greely wrote “go west” but don’t go to Minnesota because you can’t grow apples there. The University of Minnesota’s apple experts reply is “we’ll see about that!” They introduced their first cold hardy apple, the Minnehaha, in 1920 and since then have had a long list of cold-hardy apple successes…. Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda There’s a lot of focus lately on immigration, and although mostly it’s about the USA-Mexican border, I think maybe there’s something  there for us here in Minnesota, too. Specifically, I think there should be a better process to determine whether or not someone from some other state can survive here with us…. Read More

Words cannot really express the amount of gratitude I have for this small community that I call home. The cards, gifts, groceries, meals, prayers and support have been overwhelming and amazing. We are blessed to be a part of this community and to have all of you as our friends and family. Thank you, Samantha, Ella,… Read More