Library HappeningsHenning School The State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society has awarded the Henning Public School Library a grant in the amount of $9,325. This grant will provide over 449 books to the Henning Public School Library. This  grant helps provide a quality learning experience for our… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda In the process of apprenticing my way toward geezerdom, I got up early Saturday morning and found my way into town to the GossipBox Café. The GossipBox Café is where made geezers hang out, much the same way that the Mafia hung out in Italian restaurants and bars. I want to be… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I have been thinking about getting a dash camera for my vehicle. If I do, where can I place it?   Answer: When it comes to placing things up in the windshield or dashboard area Minnesota has restrictions as a concern for obstructed vision and safety. Dash cameras are allowed if… Read More

To the Editor, One thing about having a critical mind is always trying to understand why other people see things differently. In these times of powerful corporate media, group survival and happiness has been so greatly manipulated that too many people are giving money and power to others who use it against all of us. Sunday school… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten As we prepare for another busy year at Landmark, we are taking advantage of a slow month and updating some flooring and wall painting. Thanks to Mark Fiskum and crew for your work on new flooring, and thanks to Alec Larson for your fresh coats of paint. Please visit the Landmark Center… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda “It seems to me,” said Trugood the Kitchen Table to me just now, “that you could find time in your retirement to pay some attention to me.” (Yes. I know. A talking kitchen table. It was bad enough that all the appliances could speak, but now this.  You  can see the problem,… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I thought I heard about 911 being able to find accurate locations even when people don’t know exactly where they are. Can you talk about that? Answer: Yes, we shared some information on this very subject on our Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s blog just recently. I will share the article. “As… Read More

Keep garlic and vinegar for a salad, do not use them for weeds in a garden By Bev Johnson Master Gardener In 2006, the University Of Minnesota decided to test organic weed killers against Round Up and Finale. They laid out 2×2 foot squares of lawn grass that had a few dandelions here and there. The area… Read More

Pick your pot – come and go – succulent workshop      In collaboration with Kristy’s Succulent Kreations, Henning Community Education is excited to offer a “pick your pot” succulent arrangement potting workshop. During this fun evening out, you will get to select and plant your own succulent arrangement in a pot of your choice. Kristy’s Succulent Kreations… Read More

Henning Happenings Chad Koenen Last week our family took a long-awaited trip to Florida. We had been planning the trip for quite some time as a way to break up winter, and wouldn’t you know, the year we plan a winter getaway has been one of the nicest winters we have seen in Minnesota in… Read More