Landmark Center Dan Broten Space is still available for two upcoming workshops at the Landmark Center.  Mary Smith will host a basket weaving workshop this Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coming up on April 12, Cindy Haffner will host a Barn Quilt Painting workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda As the planet called Earth continues to rotate and wend its way around the sun, we–Lt. S and I, the Captain, continue our journey in the ship called The Big Red House. We’re getting older. So is The House. And so is the stuff in The House. Technical stuff that we depend… Read More

To the Editor, In recent weeks, action taken by the federal administration has left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office.  In February, the Trump administration laid off USDA staff across the nation by sending unexpected termination notices to probationary employees. This resulted in a loss of… Read More

By Jim Pumarlo Special to the Forum Newspapers at their foundation provide a living history of their communities. The reports necessarily include a mixture of good news and bad news. To no surprise, gathering and reporting the good news comes rather easily and is readily volunteered by the sources. First responders are commended for their swift response to… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School This week’s featured author is Doreen Cronin. She writes a whimsical set of books about chickens that engages the reader with humor and charm. She has clever text throughout with hilarious illustrations.  The name Doreen Cronin might have you wondering what other books she has written. She is the author of the… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: The other day I was going down the freeway and I saw a vehicle that must’ve missed their exit as they were backing up near an exit ramp. This didn’t appear safe and I’m going to guess illegal. What do you say sir?   Answer: Backing up is not allowed on… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School John Grisham is this weeks featured author.  Legal dramas and gripping courtroom battles are what you will find when you read one of John Grisham’s books.  He has written over 40 novels and our Henning Public and School library has 24 of them. He writes about complex characters, justice and morality; all… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I’ve been trying to write about The Big Finn for some time, waiting for the sting of his passing to let up enough that I get it right. Or at least make a good attempt at doing so. About two, maybe three, years after we landed on this 80-acre farm way back… Read More

Sen. Rasmusson responds to  February budget forecast To the Editor, On Thursday, March 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual February revenue forecast, providing information and an outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast shows a smaller $456 million surplus at the end of 2026 and a larger $6 billion deficit by 2029. “The new… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car. I have a question regarding windshield wipers. Do I have to install them on my ride? I am concerned they will take away from the aesthetics. Everything from how they look on the windshield to the motor under the hood… Read More