To the Editor, This is what it means to live in a small town. Monday evening, May 5, at 5 p.m. there were 12 pallets (864 bags) of rubber mulch to be spread at the Henning Military Park. At 6:15 p.m. the bags were all empty and the mulch spread. There were over 30 volunteers. We had approximately… Read More

To the Editor, The Minnesota State Legislature has been tasked with making budget cuts across industries. Critical pieces of legislation which will impact disability service providers throughout Minnesota are being considered. As we make tough budget decisions, we must prioritize services that support people with disabilities. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for the past 20… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School In a world full of hurried moments and fleeting trends, my mom, Bonnie Clary, has spent her life weaving together something far more lasting—love, care, and a legacy stitched with purpose. A devoted wife of 63 years, mother to four children (three boys and one girl), grandmother to 11, and great-grandmother… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda This goes back, way back, to an autumn day when, as if to remind me that life wasn’t already whizzing by at light speed, there came into the farmyard a long black limousine. It stopped and lurked right outside the front door of the house. Right there in front of our… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you.   Answer: The “Late Merge – Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I know road construction season is starting. Do fines for speeding double in the work zones?   Answer: Highway work zones are areas where road construction or maintenance work is underway. Machinery operates day and night and can be moving or stationary. Road workers set up zones with signs and road… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The natural response to the demands of life is stress.  It can become chronic and even have serious health consequences.  Chronic stress has been linked to many different physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. One of the most effective ways to combat stress is… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As you know, I made a large part of my livelihood servicing home appliances, and there came a day, after puzzling over what was wrong with various washing machines, dryers, water heaters, furnaces, and so forth for many years, I realized that they were communicating with me. I was surprised, let me… Read More

By Marsha Erickson West Central Initiative Early Childhood Specialist As my family prepares to celebrate our youngest child’s high school graduation, I’ve found myself looking back with deep gratitude. The years of school, activities, and growing pains have shaped our children into who they are—but their journey didn’t begin in a classroom or on a sports field––it… Read More

Thanks to the generosity of Henning area individuals, organizations, churches, townships and fund-raising efforts, the Henning Food Shelf had a successful 2025 March Food Share Month Campaign that ran from March 1 through April 6, raising a total of $18,000 and taking in 948.2 pounds of food donations. The volunteers and clients of the local… Read More