The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda (I found the first wood tick of the season; here’s my favorite wood tick column.) I sat in church last Sunday and marveled as I usually do at how one’s mind tends to ramble past thoughts much more freely there. Is it the austere tones of the interior decorating? The largeness of… Read More

To the Editor, May was a very busy month in Washington as the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  In mid-April, the House and Senate agreed to a budget resolution, which set House Committees off to the races to draft legislative recommendations based on the agreed budget targets. One of the largest of these components… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten You are invited to attend the Henning Landmark annual meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 at 5 p.m., all are welcomed. Please help us celebrate our 16th year providing meeting space, activities, and events for our community. We will vote on officers, discuss our current event schedule and ask for your… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The library is more than just a place for books—it’s where creativity, curiosity and discovery come to life. This summer, Henning Public School Library is thrilled to offer exciting STEAM events and Otter Cove on the Go programs as part of our summer library lineup. Join us on the following dates for… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Summer is coming, and for the first time in the history of automobiles, the number of fifteen-year-olds hitting the highways in a driver’s education car is decreasing. That means, maybe, that this hormone-riddled, vacuum-headed generation—and weren’t we all– has figured out that it is safer to log on than drive on. One… Read More

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